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Colmer's Hill and Hell Lane, Dorset

Summary

Hell Lane is an eerily beautiful place. The high banks of this sunken path were made by centuries of cartwheels, animal hooves and the traipsing feet of traders and drovers slowly eroding the soft sandstone and causing the path to sink ever lower.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
7.1 miles (11.5 km)
Walking time:
03h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Bridport Bus Station, Tannery Rd, Bridport DT6 3TP

lat: 50.7336286

lon: -2.7628314

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