WALKS IN DORSET at SPETISBURY (4K)

In this episode of my series “ Walks in Dorset”, I take a 3.5 mile circular walk in and around Spetisbury in Dorset. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.
Parking in Spetisbury is tricky but the website for the Spetisbury Station Project states that you can park in the Primary School car park at the West end of the village but only outside of school hours.
I start my walk by crossing the A350 and head North East past Clapcott's Farm and on to Keneston Mill (crossing sections of the River Stour a few times). I then head South East towards Tarrant Crawford where I get to explore the Church of St Mary the Virgin - which is basically all that is left of the old Tarrant Abbey.
I then head South back to Spetisbury, crossing the magnificent Crawford Bridge, over the A350 again to join the Trailway.
I take a footpath that runs parallel to the Trailway, heading North West, to explore the Iron Age Hill Fort known as Spetisbury Rings.
My final destination is the old Spetisbury Railway station (the platforms are still there) on the Trailway before a short walk back to my car.
NB: I should have removed my cap when I was in the church - please accept my apologies for the oversight.
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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I use a GOPRO HERO 7, 8 or 10 Black Action Camera (sometimes with a Gimbal) & a Rode microphone (either a “Shotgun” or a Rode Wireless Go) together with a Canon Powershot SX530 HS.

[@JimNicholls]

Another lovely walk, Dave. Many thanks!

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Jim. :)

[@martincannon1078]

Hey Dave I think Dorset Tourist Office should pay you a fee for the marvelous incentives you give us to come to your neck of the woods. The beauty of it all gives me a real treat. Thank you so much from France🐸🐕

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Martin. :)

[@DanielOrchard-b1d]

I second that.😊

[@alcollins5179]

Mum says another good blooming video! 😂. Very interesting as always thanks Dave for the tour around Spetsbury.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Al.

[@AnyoneForToast]

Your technical research hound certainly deserved a rest after writing that one for you, Dave. Thank you both!

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. He is a clever hound!

[@keithjoseph5671]

The english countryside is beautiful with lush fields of crops and rivers

[@DaveFord]

It is certainly looking very good at the moment Keith.

[@DanielOrchard-b1d]

Another beautiful walk Dave and a great video. I’ll be coming down to Dorset tomorrow to do this walk.

[@DaveFord]

I hope that you have good weather for your walk & have an enjoyable time.

[@eldred1809]

Perfect walking weather again Dave. I was going to say that Dorset's always sunny and warm, but having been to West Bay yesterday it was grey with a cold wind, so that's blown that theory. Stopped at the Mason's Arms in Odcombe (nr Yeovil) on the way back, had a pint of Ferret in your honour (usually a Golden Champion man myself). I put one behind the bar for you, and a bag of crisps for the lad. Keep up the good work.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. My favourite is Ringwood Best but sadly it doesn't travel well! Hall & Woodhouse produced a fair pint though!

[@charlesfulcrum3170]

Dave, thank you for another wonderful walk, full of well researched history. I've strolled along that stretch of trailway many times, but have never been up to the Spettisbury Rings. Perhaps next time.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Charles. There is a fair part of the fort that is well preserved and easy to explore.

[@nitram157]

Jack Hargreaves’s did a very good programme about the “Tarrants” , on one of his Out of Town series. Well worth at watch !!

[@DaveFord]

Thanks for the information - will check that one up.

[@dafadowndilly8919]

Love Spetisbury. but not on the 350, which can be a nightmare. Watch out after heavy rain as it can be a flood plain and the speed cameras do work, ask me how I know.

[@DaveFord]

The River Stour is beautiful in the Summer but can be quite a torrent in the Winter!

[@jhnshearn51]

Thanks once again Dave for stirring up the old memories of years gone by spent many hours fishing the Stour around that area, and just as many hours drinking at the Spetisbury Manor night club back in the early seventies, it was a pretty wild club back then even made The News of the World headlines for it's raucous hens strip nights lol.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. Yes, if only the folk that are living at Spetisbury Manor today knew what went on in that building all those years ago!

[@sneekylinux]

All the Tarrents have a great history about them, have not walked through that bit for quite a while and kudos for the video.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. I am looking forward to going back to around that area soon to explore some more about that history. Thank you for watching.

[@cathpeterson1944]

lovely walk thru pathways, love the scenery along the river, beautiful setting where the rail line was

[@DaveFord]

The Stour is one of my favourite rivers for sure!

[@harrimi]

Thanks Dave. Will add this walk to my list before the summer is over.

[@DaveFord]

I hope that the weather is good for you when you do your walk. All the best. Dave.

[@SkylarkFields]

Great views to see and interesting facts to learn - but best of all was the Whippet zoomies, of course! Logan is such a star!

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. Yes - Logan does love his "Zoomies"!

[@Dolan-81]

Thanks again Dave for such a well put together video. I’ve been driving trains for 15 years and am fascinated by the disused lines and regularly enjoy walking them. Moved to Stur Marshall a couple years back and have enjoyed the local walks since, although have yet to fully explore the area. My wife and I are doing part of the route you’ve covered in this video later today and enjoyed a cuppa atop Spetisbury Rings on Sunday. I’m amazed how so many people locally have never explored a little outside their villages, there’s so much history and interesting features of the landscape to enjoy. Thanks again, really enjoy your videos and all the work that goes into them. All the best! Martin

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Martin. I hope that you have good weather for your walk today! Thanks for watching.

[@Dolan-81]

@@DaveFord it was superb Dave, we think the old Abbey next to St Mary’s church is under the tree line as you maybe suggested. There’s a substantial brick wall running the length of it all, the time of year and overgrowth makes it hard to see though. A great walk and we ended up doing the full circular trail you covered. I’m off tomorrow and feel the urge to stretch the legs so will take a gander at more of your videos for inspiration. All the best 👍

[@Woodentops1]

Absolutely loved this walk. Thanks Dave....and Logan!

[@DaveFord]

Thank you and indeed thanks for watching. :)

[@gregtickle9356]

Dave...I love your videos with Logan and your narrated histories. I plan on visiting several of these Dorset locations, while I'm in Cerne Abbas for 2 weeks. Thank you for the uploads. Keep posting...just wonderful.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. Fingers crossed for good weather for your visit!.

[@gregtickle9356]

@@DaveFord - Hopefully, it won’t be too hot…don’t mind a little rain. Also, thanks for the parking information at the beginning of your videos. I’ll be driving on the left for the first time!

[@ralphfeay8857]

Hello Dave what a lovely walk ! Nice to see a zoomie Logan in high speed mode! 😅

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Ralph. Although now a "veteran", Logan has still got some speed in him!

[@paulineshave3880]

Another great walk we must try!

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Pauline.

[@rachelt-s]

Wow Dave there's certainly a lot to see on this walk. I especially enjoyed the fascinating history of Tarrant Crawford Abbey and beautiful church. Fantastic views across the beautiful Dorset countryside. Love it.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Rachel. The paintings on the wall in the church at Tarrant Crawford were amazing.

[@melissaphillips3088]

Just what I needed today .. a walk with Dave and Logan. 👏🏻😎

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Melissa!

[@melissaphillips3088]

@@DaveFord you brighten my day today Dave and Logan. Such a peaceful serene walk with the water flowing and Logan having such fun . I was smiling and enjoying each minute of this wonderful walk. Thank you both and take care💕

[@RAX1Music]

I love this walk. The botanical garden is really worth a visit - exhibitions on how perfumes are made and a fantastic cafe!

[@DaveFord]

Thanks for the recommendation - I shall go back and visit it for sure.

[@petershannon6662]

Nice one Dave.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Peter.

[@Larley_Lars]

It was brilliant to meet you on this walk, i really enjoy the history and knowledge sharing.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. It was lovely to meet you too!

[@kengamble1040]

Thanks

[@DaveFord]

Thank you so very much for your "Super Thanks" - that was very kind of you.

[@geoffw8565]

What a lovely video post Dave. Just stunning countryside and beautiful photography. Beautiful church also !

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Geoff. :)

[@mattphillips9107]

Delightful Dave and Logan, a much appreciated distraction. Thank you to you both 😊

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Matt. :)

[@gparry42]

Once again, a lovely walk Dave much enjoyed. Thankyou !

[@DaveFord]

Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.