Lewesdon Hill — Local services in Broadwindsor

This visit was on a clear, calm March day and it did not disappoint. It’s owned by National Trust and gives good walking to the summit of highest peak in Dorset. The ridge gives good views that time of year before the trees come in leaf. Much storm damage was visible with fallen limbs providing new environments for nature. On slopes you can see Iron Age earthworks and there is an excellent information board detailing the occasion an RAF plane crashed here during...

Tranquil, peaceful, beautiful place. Millions of bluebells & the aroma just after rain is sublime Paths of beech trees. Nobody else there at 1pm on a Sunday. Easy climb but the last 80 yards is quite steep but the rewards of the far reaching views are well worth it Parking on the road in a lay by. Will make this a regular...

Lovely walk up amongst the trees with glimpses of the views inland and down to the sea. Parked alongside the road, then walked up the concrete road turning right through the gate. Worth the effort. Safe to have dogs off the lead once through the gate. Take...