WALKS IN DORSET : THE TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS [4K]

This is another video in my series “ Walks in Dorset” accompanied by my Whippet (Logan). In this episode, I take a walk in and around the pretty village of Tolpuddle - located about 8 miles East of Dorchester. The village is probably best known for the story of The Tolpuddle Martyrs and so I decided to take a tour of the main street (looking for buildings connected to the story) before heading out into the countryside.
There is ample roadside parking in the village (giving consideration to residents). I started my 4.5 mile circular walk at the delightful village green before heading East along the main street and along the way I looked out for various buildings that were part of the history of “The Tolpuddle Martyrs” (I have provided some brief background information about the story at various stages in the video).
I then visited the church and the Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum before heading North out of the village, along a footpath that took me under the A35 and into some fields.
There were some stunning views across the Dorset countryside to enjoy as well as plenty of wildlife (including deer).
My route took me across the delightful Bere stream and then on to the iron age hill fort known as Weatherby Castle - which had a surprise at the top!
My homeward journey took me back to the village via a Roman road and again some quite gorgeous scenery.
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
Music by Original Spruce (Copyright owner). Permission for me to use this track has been given to me by the copyright owner. 2022.
Tracks (in order of appearance in the video): 1) Open the G , 2) Pembrokeshire , 3) Eko Eko, 4) Martin Down & 5) No Time For Lillies.
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[@SkylarkFields]

Never really knew the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs so found this talk and walk very interesting. The fort is a new one on me too - still lots to learn about my home county yet, obviously!! Thanks for another informative and very watchable video!

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. It is a fascinating village to explore ... and so pretty.

[@WanderingwithWatto]

Great video Dave. As always good info and very interesting. Take care. 👍🏻🚶🏻‍♂️🚶‍♀️. Watto.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. :)

[@jeanblemings5352]

Another video stuffed full of history and information as well as beautiful countryside looking great in the stunning weather. I liked the secret obelisk - the surrounding trees and tree shadow made it look very pretty. A Roman road thrown in too for good measure! I agree Logan seemed a bit low key - maybe he was sad for the Tolpuddle martyrs!

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Jean. We had spent a fair bit of time "stopping & starting" with the filming in the village and so we were both a bit cold by the time we got out in to the countryside!

[@christinegibbins6105]

Many thanks Dave. Been through Tolpuddle on the A35 for many years and never stopped!!! Take care.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Christine. It is a fascinating village to explore.

[@colindowkes7061]

Very interesting and well researched .Thank you.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Colin.

[@Originalspruce]

A really interesting walk Dave. We both enjoyed watching that one!😀

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Mark. I thought that the music matched the landscape perfectly!

[@Originalspruce]

@@DaveFord To be honest I thought the same! Lovely job.

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

You picked some good weather for that one. Unlike today, where the wind has been bitter. We must try and visit the museum sometime. I thought Logan looked a little lethargic, lagging behind you for much of the time. Not his usual style.

[@DaveFord]

It was a fairly cold day - certainly looking forward to warmer days when neither of us have to wear coats!

[@mikepowell2776]

We may, in fact, both be right (or wrong.) According to which source you use they may be separate places or one and the same, positioned near Badbury (on the Roman road to Hamworthy) or a more westerly site at Wetherby. It seems to depend on how long ago the information source originated and what (if any) subsequent research and discoveries have occurred. I may be cynical but it seems to me that it’s essentially based on random finds and an unnerving dependency upon late Roman itineraries, not noted for their geographical accuracy. Nearly 50 years ago my wife and I were voluntary wardens at Badbury so I may not be entirely unbiased. Thanks for your response and the video walk.

[@Woodentops1]

Loved this walk Dave, thanks. Please don't apologise about the history - I can't get enough of it. Jeff

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Jeff. :)

[@jennystandfield2471]

Thanks Dave, I am a Standfield descendant living in Australia delving into my family history & sharing with other family.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Jenny and indeed thank you for watching.

[@iscorlett330]

Is Corlett 0 seconds ago Another great walk to enjoy with you and Logan! Many thanks for sharing the walks! You give such a great balance of intriguing history and fun-to-know stories, plus narrating or just sharing the great views along the wallks, ..and your love of it all, which comes right through your expressive, warm, friendly voice, so cheerfully, to uplift us. It's always such a great way to both perk up my day and relax at the same time, so I love looking up your walks to unwind. When you have sponsors they've always been nice to know about too, so they add to my day and don't detract from unwinding. You and your walks are a great gift! Many thanks always for this walk and all others!

[@DaveFord]

Thank you for your kind comments. Glad that you are enjoying the series. Thanks for watching.

[@nwae8812]

Great video. You keep making me homesick 🍺🍺🍺🍺😂

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

[@kevinedw2002]

Another wonderful video. I used to go past Tolpuddle on the bus between Bournemouth and Dorchester, but never got the opportunity to stop and explore

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Kevin. It really is a delightful village to explore - especially when the weather is good!

[@simon-oy6um]

FRAMPTON ,The name first recorded in 1227 meaning a person from the town on the river FROME ,was a certain simon de frometon owned land in cheddington near south perrot ,dorset 😊😊😊😊

[@DaveFord]

Thank you for that information Simon.

[@grayukuk]

Shame you didn't go a little further up the road to "Hammett's House"!

[@DaveFord]

Where in the village is Hammett's House, please? Thanks.

[@grayukuk]

@@DaveFord It is 50 Main Road. Corner of Hammett's Close. Built 1862

[@DaveFord]

@@grayukuk Thank you.

[@mikepowell2776]

Lovely walk. You certainly get good weather. You mentioned that Wetherby was the site of Vindocladia, a small Roman settlement. This is actually a couple of miles south west of Badbury Rings, between it and Spetisbury Castle - both suppressed by the Second Legion Augusta.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Mike. I actually said "Bindogladia" in the video .... a Celtic name (?) - having obtained the details from a "British History" website www.romanplaces.eu/the-celtic-names-of-hillforts/weatherby-castle-in-dorset. There is another website that identifies "Bindogladia" with Weatherby Castle. www.trismegistos.org/place/18985 . Forgive me if their information is incorrect (I am no expert!). As you correctly say, "Vindocladia" is close to Badbury Rings. Thanks for watching.

[@wiseowl6354]

Thank you for making these video’s and sharing ❤️

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. We enjoyed making that one!