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Lion Lodge Gate – View of Melbury House loop from Melbury Osmond

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Lion Lodge Gate – View of Melbury House loop from Melbury Osmond

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4.5

(4)

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Lion Lodge Gate – View of Melbury House loop from Melbury Osmond

02:24

8.71km

140m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

1

129 m

St Osmund's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

This church, like many others, was restored in the late 19th century. It was during this reconstruction that they discovered a Norman font made of Ham Hill stone.
It is in the Gothic style and has five bells.

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2

2.45 km

Deer in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

3

5.57 km

Lion Lodge Gate

Highlight • Structure

4

6.75 km

View of Melbury House

Highlight • Monument

In the ownership of the Strangways family since the 16th century, this phenomenal Grade I-listed mansion lies in expansive parkland. Deep in Hardy country, this house was the basis of …

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8.71 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

1.80 km

470 m

389 m

173 m

164 m

Surfaces

6.29 km

1.18 km

859 m

224 m

173 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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