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Near East Chaldon · CRoW

Chaldon Down

Our verdict

A proper leg-stretch with a real view at the top, but it's exposed downland-meets-heath rather than sheltered woodland, so check the weather. Parking and dog rules are TBC.

One of the highest points on this stretch of the South Dorset Ridgeway, with a tumulus and trig point at the summit and open views south towards the Jurassic Coast and north over the heaths towards Wareham Forest.

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