Guided Walk - South Dorset Ridgeway
Join our expert archaeologist along a section of the South Dorset Ridgeway. This guided walk provides the opportunity to learn about one of the UK’s most significant ancient, ceremonial landscapes.
- Booking essential
- Free event (admission applies)
Walking with our expert guide we will explore a section of the South Dorset Ridgeway, starting at Hardy Monument, which has been important to local people for millennia. From long and bank barrows constructed around 6,000 years ago to stone circles and 4,000 year old Bronze Age round barrows, to Iron Age hillforts, the area rivals the more well known sites of Stonehenge and Avebury.
The Ridgeway also offers fantastic views of the Jurassic Coast and the inland scenery of river valleys, chalk downland, villages and farmland.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Meeting point
Meet outside the Hardy Monument. Hardy Monument, Black Down, Portesham, Dorset, DT2 9HY
- What to bring and wear
The landscape is very exposed so wear the correct clothing for the weather and good, sturdy shoes. Long trousers are recommended due to a risk of tics and overgrown hedges. Bring water and snacks.
- Accessibility
The ground is very uneven which is likely to be muddy in places if there has been rain. Some pathways could be overgrown so we recommend long trousers.
- Other
The walk is likely to be around 2 hours with some hills to climb and uneven footpaths.
Upcoming events
Hardy Monument - circular guided walk
An opportunity to explore the Dorset Landscape as you head from Hardy Monument to the Valley of Stones, Littlebredy and back to the National Trust, Hardy Monument car park.
Wildlife Wander for families at Hardy Monument
A wildlife wander designed for families, children and young people, but everyone is welcome. This will be a fun and easy walk led by National Trust ecology volunteers.