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Tolpuddle, Briantspuddle and Athelhampton

Summary

A moderate circular walk setting off eastwards through farmland, across the River Piddle to pass through Briantspuddle. Climbing onto Affpuddle Heath, passing Culpepper's Dish and on through woodland to Athelhampton, before returning to Tolpuddle.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Walking time:
03h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Tolpuddle, Dorchester Dorset DT2 7ES SY794944

lat: 50.7491804

lon: -2.2932776

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