Around Maiden Newton
A leisurely walk (countryside) in Dorset, England, about 6.70km (4.16 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 2:00h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
113m (370ft)
Descent
113m (370ft)
Max. Elevation
220m (721ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
226m (740ft)
Start & End
Maiden Newton
Distance
6.70km
(4.16mi)
(4.16mi)
Duration
~2:00h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Map
This walk is one of many pleasant country walks accessible via the Wessex Railway line from Bristol to Weymouth. The walk circles the villages and hills north of Maiden Newton, with a great pub stop in Cattistock. A perfect little stroll to enjoy between trains.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SY599978
Take the train to Maiden Newton (some buses stop there too).
OS Grid SY595981
Just outside the station is an unused railway, which is being turned into a cycleway by Sustrans. The first bit has been finished, so you can follow it to start the walk.
About 0.55 km (~0.34 miles) from 
OS Grid SY592980
At the road, turn right and then take the footpath to Chilfrome.
About 0.32 km (~0.2 miles) from 
OS Grid SY590988
The path takes you to Chilfrome.
About 0.86 km (~0.53 miles) from 
OS Grid SY592994
Cross over the river and under the bridge to reach Cattistock. There's a great pub in the village for lunch or a drink stop, the Fox and Hounds Inn www.foxandhoundsinn.com
About 0.63 km (~0.39 miles) from 
OS Grid SY602995
After a brief stop, there's a short but steep uphill section around Lankham Bottom - rolling hills that typify Dorset.
About 0.96 km (~0.6 miles) from 
OS Grid SY608993
When the path meets the road, turn right and after a short distance there's a footpath on the opposite side of the road.
About 0.71 km (~0.44 miles) from 
OS Grid SY611986
Meet the Wessex Ridgeway at New Barn, which leads you downhill directly to the station.
About 0.76 km (~0.47 miles) from 
StationOS Grid SY598979
Back to the station for the train home.
About 1.44 km (~0.89 miles) from 
