Eggardon Hill West Loop – View from Eggardon Hill loop from Dorset National Landscape

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Eggardon Hill West Loop – View from Eggardon Hill loop from Dorset National Landscape

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Eggardon Hill West Loop – View from Eggardon Hill loop from Dorset National Landscape

03:02

10.6km

250m

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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94 m

Church of St Mary, Powerstock

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of St Mary is a Grade I-listed church in the heart of Powerstock. It was built in the 12th century and its tower was added in the 15th …

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3.68 km

Mon - closed
Tues-Thurs: 5-9
Fri - 12-2, 5-9
Sat - 12-9
Sun - 12-5

Tuesday to Saturday their daily changing menu features seasonal favourites and sharing plates plus specials from their smoker, fire pit and pizza oven.

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5.41 km

Eggardon Hill West Loop

Highlight • Historical Site

This footpath to the west of Eggardon hill creates a nice short loop from the car park at the top of the hill. The walking is along a grassy path …

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6.27 km

View from Eggardon Hill

Highlight • Summit

Nice hill - surface is a bit rough in places. That is what accounts for my slow speed going up :-)
nationaltrust.org.uk/eggardon-hill

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6.57 km

Eggardon Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Eggardon Hill is a fantastically impressive hillfort between Bridport and Dorchester. There are plenty of paths in the area that can lead you to it and from there, you can …

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10.4 km

Wooden Bridge in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Be careful here. The bridge is collapsing.

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.50 km

2.13 km

986 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

2.44 km

2.25 km

986 m

417 m

378 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

14°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

August 15, 2024,Eggardon West Loop – Eggardon Hill loop from Powerstock

A few hours bimbling around the Dorset National Landscape after recovering from a nasty Norovirus. Turned out to be quite the challenge. But I managed it it good time I feel. We started off in the peaceful little village of powerstock. The drive to it was a little sketchy. 6 miles along an old roman road. fun though. Parked for …