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View of Maiden Castle – The Great Field parkrun loop from Dorchester

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View of Maiden Castle – The Great Field parkrun loop from Dorchester

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View of Maiden Castle – The Great Field parkrun loop from Dorchester

00:47

7.42km

60m

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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: March 8, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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2.14 km

Chalky Trail in Dorset National Landscape

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Keep those eyes peeled, may see some baby calves in the approaching farm..

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2.89 km

Gravel path from Maiden Castle to Martinstown

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This is now laid with tarmac and is a very comfortable ride now. More like a large footpath now.

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3.12 km

View of Maiden Castle

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

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6.10 km

The Great Field parkrun

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parkrun.org.uk/thegreatfield

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6.43 km

PIP Café – Pavilion in the Park Playground

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6.44 km

Pearl's Café and Pavilion on the Great Field

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Pip's Cafe - Well new Cafe/Community space on the Green on Great field. poundbury.co.uk/plans-for-new-pavilion-on-poundburys-greatfield
I like the Youth/Alcohol angles. I could not care less about the Duchy angle - in …

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7.42 km

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4.75 km

1.58 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

2.51 km

1.42 km

1.34 km

497 m

209 m

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Saturday 9 May

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View of Maiden Castle – The Great Field parkrun loop from Dorchester

Chalky Trail in Dorset National Landscape

Gravel path from Maiden Castle to Martinstown

View of Maiden Castle

The Great Field parkrun

PIP Café – Pavilion in the Park Playground

Pearl's Café and Pavilion on the Great Field

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