National Trust - Fontmell and Melbury Downs — Attraction in Compton Abbas

Always stop for a phat one on my way to Poole. Lots of green, to watch and to smoke. The locals like to turn up with their dogs and walk down, then up. I just sit in the car park and read the interesting signs. There's an airfield behind it so I like to look at those with more money than me fly their shiny toys. One day I would like to have a little Cessna of my own, fly over Fontmell Down, land in Melbury Abbas and have a nice cup of coffee and a spliff. Then I'd take off, and fly myself to Jersey or somewhere like that with a suit case full of tax free money. That would be a good day! I just need to find my Bitcoin wallet, then I'll be sorted. If I wasn't such a stoner, I'd remember where it is, sell some, and buy the shiny...

Large area of unspoilt countryside, where open chalk downland and mixed woodland combine to create a very attractive setting. Walking around the hilltop trail yields sweeping views for miles around. There's a decent sized roadside parking area. No facilities but the nearby airfield has a café if you're after refreshments. On the Sunday morning I visited, there were some fantastic classic aeroplanes flying overhead, adding interest to an already lovely walk. There are paths down into the valley if you want a more challenging walk with elevation changes, or an easier, level route around the hilltop if you just want to...

If you want to get away from noise and just hear the sound of nature then these Downs give you that. They have walks that give you great views whilst encountering birds, butterflies and flowers. Plan ahead for your parking as there is not much of it but these places are not well known so you will be able to sneak in somewhere. Great little pub in Fontmell with plenty of...