Win Green to Tollard Royal
Explore one of Dorset's highest points and the highest point in Cranborne Chase.
Summary
- Dog friendly
- Parking
- Pub
- Village
- Forest/woodland
- Hilly
- Potential livestock
- Picnic area
- Bird spotting
- National Trust
- Wildlife spotting
- Farmland
- Starting AddressXVPR+2Q Salisbury, UK
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The highest point in the Cranborne Chase provides panoramic views from the Isle of Wight and Purbeck Hills to Blackmore Vale and Salisbury Plain.
Very quiet off road walk.
Good path all year round. Some sections may be slippery after rainfall.
Cranborne Chase offers areas of rare chalk grasslands, scientifically important ancient woodlands, and chalk escarpments. The Ox-drove links the countryside of Thomas Hardy's novels with Salisbury, this was a long distance droving route along which cattle were herded from Devon and Somerset to the Hampshire ports.
Route Notes
The road to the car park is unmade and should be taken slowly. Alternative parking/start point is half way at Tollard Royal village.
The fuel stop
- Fuel Type Pub
- Location on Route Approx 5km in
- Address King John Inn, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, UK
Other Fueling Options
- The Runway Cafe at Compton Abbas AirfieldA short drive from the end for a fuel stop with a difference.