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Tag: Martin Down Nature Reserve

A Roman Road and Ancient Droves from Martin Down

updated on 2 September 202422 October 2020By Fred

Description:This 19.8 mile /31.8 km circular walk from Martin Down follows tracks and the Ackling Ditch Roman Road, visiting attractive Dorset villages on the eastern edge of Cranborne Chase.  Sections…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Cranborne Chase Walks, Dorset Walks, Martin Down Nature Reserve

Cranborne Common from Martin Down

updated on 2 September 20243 October 2020By Fred

Description:This 18.9 mile (30.4km) circular walk crosses Martin Down and Pentridge Hill before following a track into Cranborne.  From Cranborne it follows a bridleway to reach woodland at Pistle Down,…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Cranborne Common, Martin Down Nature Reserve, The Hardy Way, Tidpit Common Down

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Guided Walks Overview

I am now offering guided walks covering a range of distances to suit the capabilities of all walking enthusiasts. Short…

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Guided Walks

  • Guided Walk: 6th June 2025 – Winterslow and Firsdown

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  • Guided Walk: 20th June 2025 – Badbury Rings and Tarrant Crawford

About Fred the Walking Moonraker

Fred, also known as the Walking Moonraker, has a passion for walking and being out in the countryside.  Having been born in the small Wiltshire village where he still lives he is a “Moonraker”, a term used for natives of the County. For a number of years Fred has maintained this site to provide details of Self Guided Walks, but…

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