Tarrant Gunville is a region in north Dorset, England, nestled within the Tarrant Valley at the head of Cranborne Chase. This area features a diverse landscape of rolling farmland, scattered woodlands, and chalk uplands, all set within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The varied terrain and natural features make Tarrant Gunville suitable for several outdoor sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Tarrant Gunville offers a range of…
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5
hikers
10.4km
02:46
110m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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23
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
15.2km
04:06
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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74
riders
88.5km
04:13
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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18
riders
37.0km
01:36
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
32.4km
01:34
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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15
riders
28.6km
01:15
170m
170m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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56
runners
35.9km
04:06
500m
500m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.8km
02:12
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
4.46km
00:31
50m
50m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.58km
00:37
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26
riders
17.1km
01:14
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
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56.1km
03:35
530m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
31.9km
02:29
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
32.0km
02:01
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
riders
37.1km
02:51
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
44.3km
03:32
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
32.3km
02:29
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
52.4km
02:58
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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52
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
51.3km
03:34
530m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
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104km
06:57
1,040m
1,040m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
41.0km
03:10
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Tarrant Gunville offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 20 routes, with an average rating of 4.6 stars from over 13,000 visitors. These activities take place across rolling farmland, chalk uplands, and ancient earthworks within the Cranborne Chase AONB.
Tarrant Gunville offers 14 hiking routes through diverse landscapes like rolling farmland, chalk uplands, and ancient earthworks. Popular options include the Tarrant Gunville & Chettle loop and the Little Village Store – Solomon's Quarter Mounds loop. A comprehensive list of trails is available in the Hiking around Tarrant Gunville guide.
Yes, Tarrant Gunville offers easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. These routes often explore village loops or less strenuous paths through the local woodlands and farmland. Specific easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Tarrant Gunville guide.
Tarrant Gunville provides options for Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. Cyclists can explore quiet lanes, bridleways, and scenic countryside. Guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Tarrant Gunville and Cycling around Tarrant Gunville detail specific routes.
Tarrant Gunville features 8 dedicated jogging routes, traversing the region's rolling farmland and ancient landscapes. These routes offer opportunities to experience the natural beauty and historical sites of the area. Detailed options are available in the Running Trails around Tarrant Gunville guide.
Trails in Tarrant Gunville pass by numerous historical landmarks, including prehistoric burial barrows, ancient Celtic field systems, and Iron Age hill forts. Notable sites include Hambledon Hill, one of Britain's best-preserved Iron Age hill forts, and the Dorset Cursus, a Neolithic monument spanning 6 miles (10 km). Win Green Summit, crowned by beech trees, also features a Bronze Age bowl barrow.
Tarrant Gunville is situated within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a protected landscape known for its natural beauty. This area is also recognized as an international Dark Sky reserve, offering opportunities for stargazing. The AONB encompasses diverse terrain, including rolling farmland, chalk uplands, and woodlands.
Yes, Win Green Summit, the highest point in the Cranborne Chase, offers panoramic views over Blackmore Vale and the Salisbury Plain. On clear days, views can extend to the Isle of Wight. Hambledon Hill also provides expansive views over the Blackmore Vale and River Stour.
Routes in Tarrant Gunville are popular among outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 13,000 visitors exploring the area. The 23 available routes have received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users who have completed tours in the region.
Komoot offers several guides for Tarrant Gunville, including Hiking around Tarrant Gunville, Easy hikes around Tarrant Gunville, and Road Cycling Routes around Tarrant Gunville. Other guides cover Touring cycling, Running, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking.
The official website for the Tarrant Gunville Parish Council is tarrantgunville.org.uk. For inquiries related to the wider Cranborne Chase National Landscape, contact can be made at 01725 517417 or via email at info@cranbornechase.org.uk.

