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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Marnhull and Shaftesbury.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Marnhull and Shaftesbury.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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Downloads - 3
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Marnhull
Grid Ref
ST7817518710
Lat / Lon
50.96738° / -2.31218°
Easting / Northing
378,175E / 118,710N
What3Words
notice.waltzes.nozzle
Shaftesbury
Grid Ref
ST8626622944
Lat / Lon
51.00571° / -2.19711°
Easting / Northing
386,266E / 122,944N
What3Words
vets.telephone.profited
Marsha Two's land is
| Marnhull | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST7817518710 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.96738° / -2.31218° |
| Easting / Northing | 378,175E / 118,710N |
| What3Words | notice.waltzes.nozzle |
| Shaftesbury | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST8626622944 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.00571° / -2.19711° |
| Easting / Northing | 386,266E / 122,944N |
| What3Words | vets.telephone.profited |
| Arable | 34.3% |
| Pasture | 44.3% |
| Urban | 12.4% |
| Woods | 9.0% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Pilea
20 Nov 2024I agree with the other reviews. The route works, but the paths are neglected in places and not the best. The best bits or the walk make up for the worst though!.
Danravenellison
20 Nov 2024OK! If I had walked this route in summer or during a dry spell I think I may have given it four stars - but my experience was one of getting very wet and dirty, having to walk through some very muddy fields. Some streams were brimming and only just passable too.
That said, it's also a gorgeous part of the country with some wonderful views and I loved Duncliffe Woods, which were ablaze with autumn colours.
There are so many paths to choose from between Marnhull and Shaftesbury (seriously, take a look at the map) I should think there is an easier way with less obstacles that someone could suggest.. maybe even as a winter/wet alternative.
I'd not been to Shaftesbury before. It was a delight to climb up into the centre of town. There's not only great views, but lots of charming shops. I'm sure it would make a great base for exploring the local area('s Slow Ways)!
I'd 100% walk it again.
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Pmostert
23 Oct 2023The only difference with Marsha one, is that after Caalm Camp, where Marsha one crosses the tar road and continues through the grassland, Marsha two follows the tar road towards Stour Row. The path of Marsha one’s detour, however, is hardly visible and partly overgrown. The tar road is relatively quiet, so when comfort counts, I would recommend Marsha two.
It is a very pleasant country side walk, starting in Marnhull, birthplace of Tess (from Thomas Hardy's “Tess of the d’Urbervilles” (1891). The route follows stage 9 of the Hardy Way.
The first half is fairly flat, the second half more hilly, with the steepest part at the end. So it is an option to start in Shafterbury.
Despite being part of the Hardy Way, overall I would rate the consistency of the signposting and the technical quality of the stiles and bridges as poor.
For pictures, see my review of Marsha one.
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