Abbotsbury, Hardy Monument and Littlebredy

South Dorset Group

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Overview

A steep climb out of Abbotsbury to the South Dorset Ridgeway. Along to the Hardy Monument and on to Littlebredy. Another steep climb before heading down to Abbotsbury. Hopefully wonderful views.

Picnic lunch.

No dogs.

Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 518.2m / 1700ft
Type:: circular

Please check this website post 19:00 on the day before the walk in the rare event it has been cancelled.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SY 57799 85201
Nearest postcode:: DT3 4JJ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Abbotsbury Rodden Road car park (pay). There is very limited free street parking nearby too.

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