WALKS IN DORSET at CHALDON HERRING or EAST CHALDON

In this episode of my series “Walks in Dorset”, I take a 6.5 mile circular walk from the village of Chaldon Herring (also known as East Chaldon) which is located about 8 miles South East of Dorchester. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.
After stopping off at a layby on the top of a ridge overlooking Chaldon Herring - to visit the “Five Marys” bronze age barrows - I parked my car at The Sailor's Return pub (which was to be my final destination).
I started my walk with a wander through the village, crossing a ford, & passing the village green , to explore the delightful church of St Nicholas.
My route took me out of the village along a bridleway heading South East, uphill towards the coast.
At a place called Daggers Gate, I turned Westwards to follow “Old Daggers Gate Road) which runs parallel to the South West Coast path. There were stunning views to be enjoyed both to the North & indeed towards the sea to the South.
Passing by a beacon, a memorial to the author Llewelyn Powys & some sculptures, I gradually headed North West & finally joined a bridleway (to the North) that took me to the tiny hamlet of West Chaldon.
The final leg of my walk took me along a quiet country lane back to Chaldon Herring where I took refreshment at the pub.
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

I really enjoyed this ,as dorset one my favs debs xx

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Debs. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jeanblemings5352]

Stunning walk! Amusing to see Dave Ford fording a ford early on. I loved the derelict barn you passed on the maybe bridleway as you turned north. Burt's crisps seemed to grow on Logan after an unsure first taste! Thanks for sharing your walk with us!

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Jean. Yes, Logan's favourite crisps are Pipers but he seemed quite happy with Burts!

[@anthonystratton9927]

thanks Dave and Logan for such beautiful walks it really is stunning.

[@bosse641]

Another lovely little old church. So inviting. Would love to visit. Amazing landscape, wonderful views.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you John. :)

[@JimNicholls]

Another great walk, Dave, and it seemed that the only people you met were on horseback. You didn't seem happy with the bag of crisps - not your favourite, or did Logan complain?

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Jim. Logan's favourite Crisps are "Pipers" but he didn't seem to mind that brand instead!

[@craigmarsh3221]

Good evening Dave beautiful video very much enjoyed looking at the churches the valley you walked up was absolutely stunning view enjoy your pint

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Craig. It is a beautiful section of the Jurassic Coast around there for sure.

[@keithjoseph5671]

Amazing countryside with beautiful views and with wonderful trails

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Keith. :)

[@etinarcadiaego3296]

I'm sure you would love Llewelyn Powys’ “Dorset Essays”. Thank you so much for this walk.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks for the recommendation. I will check it out!

[@cathpeterson1944]

enjoy the narrative from Highways and Biways, beautiful views in Dorset

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Cath. It is a fascinating book to read for sure!

[@susantaylor927]

Thank you Dave and Logan! Fab walk with those huge skies! Wonderful views and Sublime sea! Really enjoy all you put into your video. Glad you got your beer and boy did it look good! Love watching Logan playing, running and eating his crisps!😊

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Susan. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@eldred1809]

10/10 Dave. My favourite Dorset village, walk and pub! Or perhaps that should be 3/3?? Not been able to walk that particular walk for a few years now, but the pub gets a visit every time I'm in the area. It really is stunning countryside and lifts one's mood every time I go there. Excellent work.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. We were lucky to get a break in the weather with that one which was great for the views!

[@SkylarkFields]

Wow, where did that sunshine come from?! A super walk, lots of space for Logan to run, and wonderful open views. Very enjoyable to watch especially as I am not familiar with that area. Thanks for sharing!

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. Yes, we could certainly do with a few more "sunny" days at the moment!

[@kwilliams9788]

Love being on these walks with Dave and Logan. Such a lovely cheerful soul, the history details and maps of the areas are fascinating. We've been watching for a while and love the Hampshire walks (where we live). Thankyou ☺️

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. I hope that you enjoy the future videos in the series.

[@hannureittu4310]

Nice walk, once more, than you Dave& Logan!( Now i know what makes Dave run.)

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Hannu!

[@highlandexplorer990]

Wow, Dave, this looks like such a gorge walk! 🚶‍♂Loved the bit about the five Marys and the history of the village. That church is stunning! ⛪ Def going to add this to my Dorset walking list. Wish my doggo could join me on an adventure like this! 🐾 Cheers for a smashing video! 👍

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. It is certainly a super section of the Dorset coast around there.

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Wonderful walk,, Dave. You were so lucky with the weather too, because March was pretty wet. In fact, I would have expected that ford you crossed to have much deeper. Some very pretty cottages in what remains of the village. Then the rolling downs and valleys with views of the sea and Portland. Those sculptures were very interesting and quite beautiful.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Lionel. Yes, there haven't been that many opportunities for walks in "good weather" in the last couple of months or so - which has meant challenges with the schedule of weekly videos on this channel! Hopefully it will not be too long before we get a spell of sunny and dry weather!

[@thebeatentrack156]

Thank you Dave & Logan, another fantastic walk 😊

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. We were lucky with the weather that day!

[@walkingthewyrd]

What a lovely walk, Dave! The very best of Dorset with ancient barrows, rolling hills, pretty churches, fluffy clouds, and stunning sea views! Wonderful!

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Nic. The Daggers Gate section was an interesting story!

[@ianmccaughan7121]

Its a lovely area Dave. Not one i have been too .

[@DaveFord]

It is a great section of the Jurassic Coast along there, Ian.

[@rodneytaylor6952]

Cheers Dave.. 🙏

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Rodney.

[@melissaphillips3088]

What a beautiful day Dave for you and Logan to go out walking. Thanks for taking us along with you .☀️

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Melissa.

[@markshrimpton3138]

As you were legging it at the end of the video in best Benny Hill fashion I half expected a line of scantily clad ladies to be chasing you!

[@DaveFord]

Alas, my budget for the film would not have covered their fee!

[@markshrimpton3138]

@@DaveFord it should have been an honour for the local farmers’ daughters to chase you off their land.