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Dorset
Slow Ways linking Maiden Newton and Abbotsbury, Beaminster, Bridport, Dorchester, Piddletrenthide, Yetminster
England / Dorset / Maiden Newton
Maiden Newton’s six Slow Ways are 46% checked
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Walk to Maiden Newton from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Abbotsbury—Maiden Newton
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Abbmai one |
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3 X |
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Verify me | Distance 16km/10mi | Ascent 488m | Descent 437m | ||
Beaminster—Maiden Newton
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Beamai one |
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4 X |
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Review me | Distance 17km/11mi | Ascent 370m | Descent 408m | ||
Bridport—Maiden Newton
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Brimai one |
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4 X |
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Review me | Distance 17km/11mi | Ascent 466m | Descent 390m | ||
Maiden Newton—Dorchester
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Maidor one |
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1 X |
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Verify me | Distance 13km/8mi | Ascent 181m | Descent 208m | ||
Maiden Newton—Piddletrenthide
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Maipid one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 419m | Descent 416m | ||
Yetminster—Maiden Newton
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Yetmai one |
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3 X |
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Review me | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent 265m | Descent 310m |
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Collective progress
67% of Maiden Newton’s six route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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3 people have contributed to Maiden Newton’s Slow Ways
1 people have pledged to walk and review a route
6 people have surveyed a route in Maiden Newton
81km out of 96km have been walked and reviewed
122km of reviews have been shared in Maiden Newton
Latest Updates
This is a good route and will work. Lovely....
christopher bennett
It started off well on footpaths and quiet lanes through peaceful countryside, but after crossing Barrowland Lane heading for Barrowland Farm I found the walk unpleasant until Whetley. Leaving the farm buildings the route deviates from the footpath, but follow the path (using gps) or you will get stuck. If I were to do this route again, I would try to plot a route that avoided Barrowland Farm and Powerstock Common....
Helen Gough
It is hilly but as it follows the MacMillan Way for the entire route, it is clearly signed and well maintained....
Helen Gough
Some people would probably find this route a bit dull, because of the lanes, and because you don't get the views that generally accompany a walk in Dorset, but as a way to get from Maiden Newton to Dorchester you can't fault it....
Helen Gough
Much of the route uses the Wessex Ridgeway, and it is well maintained and well signed. As this is part of the Wessex Ridgeway I was surprised that a path hadn't been cleared on the verge....
Helen Gough
For me it’s a real Slow ways walk: from A to B on quiet roads / paths, but no long detours. It feels like walking in the old days: going to town is something you do on foot....
pmostert
When I walked in July the wildflowers were out and I was accompanied by various species of butterflies most of the time....
Helen Gough
It is a pleasant, quiet, easy accessible and direct route, connecting the railway stations of Maiden Newton and Dorchester-West. The route mainly follows the Frome Valley Cycle Trail and is mainly on paved roads....
pmostert
Slow Ways added Abbmai one, a new walk from Abbotsbury to Maiden Newton
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Beamai one, a new walk from Beaminster to Maiden Newton
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Brimai one, a new walk from Bridport to Maiden Newton
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Maidor one, a new walk from Maiden Newton to Dorchester
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Maipid one, a new walk from Maiden Newton to Piddletrenthide
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Yetmai one, a new walk from Yetminster to Maiden Newton
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Maiden Newton’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SY5972097707
Lat / Lon
50.77752° / -2.57266°
Easting / Northing
359,720E / 97,707N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Maiden Newton's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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