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South Dorset Old Stones Way
Southwest England
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South Dorset Old Stones Way – 10 miles, 1 day
Make pilgrimage through South Dorset’s historic landscape, which has an unusually high concentration of prehistoric sites. From the start at Littlebredy Church walk through the ‘Valley of Stones’ towards the ‘Grey Mare and her Colts’ – a long barrow guarded by three great stones – and the Kingston Russell Stone Circle overlooking the coastline a few miles away. Delve down into the woods to find a secret ruined chapel with simply an arch, altar and a few gravestones. Ascend to Abbotsbury Hill Fort, before walking the Ridgeway and descending into the village of Abbotsbury, with the remains of its Abbey and the unforgettable finish at St Catherine’s Chapel-on-the-Hill.
Walking through this remote landscape immerses you in a land before records began.
Transport: Park your car in the village of Littlebredy, then get a taxi back to Littlebredy from Abbotsbury.
Nearest train station: Dorchester.
This route was created by Jason Goodwin, and was developed in collaboration with Guy Hayward of BPT.
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Pilgrimage by foot is connected with places and landscape, and how those places make you feel. Read about holy places.
At the British Pilgrimage Trust, we believe a pilgrimage should be made on an individual’s own terms. We are founded on the principle that we can all bring our own beliefs to the journey, accessible and welcoming to all.
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