Fonthill Fields Descent loop from Sherrington

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Fonthill Fields Descent loop from Sherrington

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Fonthill Fields Descent loop from Sherrington

01:54

6.92km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

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25 m

Fonthill Fields Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A nice downhill run, rain has eroded has created a few little gullies in places so watch out for them and walkers.

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1.75 km

Roman Road Through Fonthill Bishop Woods

Highlight • Trail

Woods at Fonthill Bishop have a number of trails for walking and biking on.

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3.59 km

Sherrington Wood

Forest

6.58 km

Rural Track in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

A number of good walks or rides can be started from here, usually space for a few cars to park.

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6.92 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

397 m

120 m

Surfaces

3.04 km

2.04 km

1.32 km

397 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

17°C

10°C

77 %

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Fonthill Fields Descent loop from Sherrington

Fonthill Fields Descent

Roman Road Through Fonthill Bishop Woods

Rural Track in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

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