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Meadow Near Charminster – Track to Charminster Down loop from Poundbury Hill Fort

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Meadow Near Charminster – Track to Charminster Down loop from Poundbury Hill Fort

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Meadow Near Charminster – Track to Charminster Down loop from Poundbury Hill Fort

02:32

9.54km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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717 m

Wooden Bridge Over the River Cerne

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some great spots for a picnic

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3.68 km

Leafy Path in Dorset National Landscape

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4.89 km

View of Cerne Valley

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5.78 km

Charminster Reservoir Access Point

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Grassy gravel track past the access point for Charminster reservoir which sadly seems to be hidden away underground

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5.90 km

Dorset Chalk Downland Track

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could be tricky this route in the winter.

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6.75 km

Meadow Near Charminster

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Grassy field with sheep on way to Charminster Down. Good views back to Charminster and Poundbury

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7.58 km

Track to Charminster Down

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Track from Wanchard Lane onto Charminster Down

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8.81 km

Riverside Benches in Charminster

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Lovely view of the river from the bench

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9.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.61 km

2.35 km

262 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

2.67 km

2.12 km

718 m

288 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

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Meadow Near Charminster – Track to Charminster Down loop from Poundbury Hill Fort

Wooden Bridge Over the River Cerne

Leafy Path in Dorset National Landscape

View of Cerne Valley

Charminster Reservoir Access Point

Dorset Chalk Downland Track

Meadow Near Charminster

Track to Charminster Down

Riverside Benches in Charminster

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