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South West England

Winterborne Monkton

Maiden Castle hillfort – View of Maiden Castle loop from Poundbury

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Winterborne Monkton

Maiden Castle hillfort – View of Maiden Castle loop from Poundbury

Moderate

7

hikers

Maiden Castle hillfort – View of Maiden Castle loop from Poundbury

02:20

8.38km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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434 m

Maiden Castle hillfort

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Maiden Castle is a stunning hillfort with huge ramparts. It affords breathtaking views over the Dorset. Built during the 1st century BC, it is one of the largest and most …

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2

1.06 km

Descent Past Maiden Castle

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Smooth rolling downhill section with views across the castle ramparts

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3

2.48 km

Cow Field Bridleway, Dorset National Landscape

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Bridleway from Higher Ashton Farm between Maiden Castle and the Ridgeway. Gate at bottom of field was unlocked and had bridleway sign but field was extremely muddy and full of …

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5.62 km

Sheep Washing Spring

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5

6.42 km

Rural Path Climb in Dorset National Landscape

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Nice little gravel climb.

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6

7.55 km

View of Maiden Castle

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This is now very easy going with a couple of gates. Surface is smooth path now.

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8.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.67 km

832 m

718 m

137 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

1.90 km

527 m

448 m

384 m

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Sunday 17 May

13°C

8°C

71 %

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