WALKS IN DORSET : Pentridge

This is another video on my series "Walks in Dorset" accompanied by my Whippet (Logan). In this episode I take a 4 mile circular route starting & finishing in the pretty village of Pentridge.
After a quick look at the church (where I parked my car), I head North along a footpath bordering a field that is next to the ancient Dorset Cursus (one of the largest prehistoric monuments in the UK & in many ways one of the least known). I continue up Bowling Green Lane, looking out for hares in the open fields, towards the Martin Down Nature Reserve.
In reaching the Reserve, I head East along the side of the impressive Bokerley Dyke (a 3.5 mile structure originally built in the late bronze / early iron age) towards the top of a ridge. At this point the walk follows the Hampshire / Dorset border. At the highest point of my walk I get to enjoy some stunning views across Hampshire.
I then head South, back in to Dorset, initially through the Blagdon Plantation and eventually on to Pentridge Down. From there I experience yet more magnificent views , looking back down in to Pentridge. My route then takes me to the Penbury Knoll Iron Age Hill Fort - for more amazing views - before following part of the Hardy Way (a long distance footpath) back in to the village.
I have made this video, on a voluntary basis, in partnership with the Chase & Chalke Landscape Partnership which is a National Lottery Heritage Fund Scheme to protect & enhance the special landscape of the Cranborne Chase & Chalke Valley through twenty projects focused on the natural, historical & cultural assets of this important area.
The Chase and Chalke Landscape Partnership covers part of the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or AONB. The AONB is within easy reach of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Poole and covers 380 square miles of countryside overlapping the boundaries of Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire & Somerset. The AONB website is cranbornechase... , do check it out as there is plenty happening, including opportunities to volunteer on a wide variety of projects, plus events and activities to get involved with from monitoring flora and fauna to art workshops, as well as the chance to protect and promote the region's dark night sky."
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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I use a GOPRO HERO 7 Black Action Camera (sometimes with a Gimbal) & a Rode microphone together with a Canon Powershot SX530 HS.

[@susanmartin5708]

Hi Dave, Just been waiting for the right weather to do this walk as it is just down the road from us. Went on Tuesday - great walk and lovely views , quite a lot of shade along those paths which was good. The churchyard in Pentridge is part of a nature/wild flower scheme and is now full of waist high flowers. Thanks to you and Logan.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Susan. Glad you enjoyed your walk there - some of the views really are stunning.

[@gaildavies8380]

Nice walk Dave, think we’ll try this one👍

[@caerleon9176]

Thank you Dave & Logan, for your videos they are helping with my homesickness, being originally from Poole.

[@DaveFord]

Glad that you are enjoying the series. Thank you for watching.

[@Micky-yo3ng]

Glorious countryside. Ever thought of featuring Studland Dave? It would be nice to get some of the history and views of the area.

[@DaveFord]

Yes indeed Micky. I have filmed a walk at Studland - due to be published on 11th June.

[@dafadowndilly8919]

Once again a lovely walk, or in my case it would be a bit of a hike.

[@SkylarkFields]

Wonderful scenery and it was so lovely to see Logan running around enjoying all the scents!

[@DaveFord]

There are certainly some great views around there. yes, I think Logan enjoyed that one!

[@hannureittu4310]

Thanks! Dreaming of walking there, someday. Greetings from Finland.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Hannu & indeed thank you for watching.

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

I’ve heard of Cranbourne Chase, but I didn’t really know exactly where it was. Interesting thoughts about the Jubilee Trail, once again all new to me. 10k race? Rather you than me, but good luck in that. What it is to be a young man! Wonderful views in almost every direction. How on earth did you get Logan on top of that trig point? I’m always impressed by Logan’s obedience, which no doubt down to you. Thanks Dave for a really wonderful walk.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Lionel. Yes, Logan is a good lad. He has his "Pre Beginners" Obedience title and indeed will be competing at Obedience shows during the Summer this year.

[@lambrettascooter]

We did this one yesterday. Beautiful weather and views. As usual, for some reason , we did it the other way round! 😂 Alan , Michelle and dogs !

[@DaveFord]

Well done. Sounds like you had good weather for it. I must admit that I did consider doing it the other way around as well!

[@wiseowl6354]

Again a lovely film. Thank you Dave and of course, not forgetting Logan. 🤗

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. We both enjoyed doing that walk - the views were stunning.

[@craigmarsh3221]

Very enjoyable video dave it is really interesting about the history of the places that you visited fantastic.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Craig. That area has certainly got some "ancient" history!

[@highlandexplorer990]

'Hill of the boar '. . What an unusual name for a place. Have a great weekend 😀, Brian and Sah

[@DaveFord]

Thanks. Yes....not the sort of place that I would have associated with Boars!

[@trevorread9115]

Thanks Dave lovely walk

[@DaveFord]

Many thanks Trevor :)

[@starfish370]

Dave, I do admire your selection of caps, where do you get them from, please?

[@DaveFord]

I just got them off the internet (Amazon I think)..... something to keep my head warm in the Winter & the sun off in the Summer!

[@starfish370]

@@DaveFord many thanks for the information 👍

[@viper4409]

Lovely view at 16:19

[@DaveFord]

Smashing place for countryside views.

[@viper4409]

@@DaveFord indeed

[@paulrunell7821]

always a joy to watch.

[@DaveFord]

Cheers Paul. Thanks for watching.

[@MarcHeighway]

Lovely Dave. I don’t suppose you could come train my dog Claude. He’d never sit like that which is why he’s missing from my most recent videos 😂

[@DaveFord]

It certainly can an be quite a challenge training a Whippet Marc, that is for sure!

[@nwae8812]

Wonderful scenery, makes me feel homesick. A stunning part of Old Blighty!🍺🍺

[@DaveFord]

It is certainly a fantastic spot for countryside views, that is for sure!

[@catherinemyles5961]

Beautiful Countryside Dave and Logan enjoy all your walks, stay safe.

[@DaveFord]

Many thanks Catherine :)

[@christinegibbins6105]

Thank you Dave, that was interesting and beautiful. Take care.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Christine...and thank you for watching

[@peterfrost5475]

Another really nice walk Dave. I like the first photo of the hare it shows how they can see backward with the position of there eyes. I also like your information on the history of that beautiful ancient landscape.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Peter. There are some great views over both Hampshire & Dorset on that walk.