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View of Maiden Castle – Maiden Castle hillfort loop from Poundbury

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South West England

View of Maiden Castle – Maiden Castle hillfort loop from Poundbury

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17

runners

View of Maiden Castle – Maiden Castle hillfort loop from Poundbury

01:17

11.9km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

990 m

The Great Field, Poundbury

Highlight • Cycleway

Largest Green Space in Poundbury newly created wildflower meadows and other habitats plus the Pavillion Cafe

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2

1.15 km

Poundbury Cemetery Monument

Highlight • Other

3

1.65 km

PIP Café – Pavilion in the Park Playground

Highlight • Cafe

4

1.67 km

Pearl's Café and Pavilion on the Great Field

Highlight • Cafe

Lunchtime Jazz

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5

4.47 km

View of Maiden Castle

Highlight • Cycleway

This is now very easy going with a couple of gates. Surface is smooth path now.

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6

7.64 km

Descent Past Maiden Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Smooth rolling downhill section with views across the castle ramparts

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7

8.26 km

Maiden Castle hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Maiden Castle is a stunning hillfort with huge ramparts. It affords breathtaking views over the Dorset. Built during the 1st century BC, it is one of the largest and most …

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B

11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

3.13 km

1.56 km

1.20 km

553 m

Surfaces

4.99 km

3.10 km

2.37 km

1.07 km

437 m

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

7°C

28 %

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