POLITICS Win Green Circular - 8.5 miles.
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Win Green Down, the highest point of the Cranborne Chase, is just outside Shaftesbury and always worth a visit; on a clear day you can see The Needles. There are many walks from the top; or simply stick to the Ox Drove itself for constantly spectacular views, it is one of the longest and most ancient routes in the country. But our favourite is to drop off the Drove to create a circular route through the Rushmore Park to come in the back of Tollard Royal and then a stiff climb up from beautifully peaceful Ashcombe Bottom on the Wessex Ridgeway. Get in touch - editor@ theblackmorevale.co.uk - if you’d like to request routes in certain areas, or of particular lengths.
The routes we feature have always been created and walked recently by ourselves, so you know you can trust them - we aim for unpopulated routes with as little road and as many views as possible! You can always see the route and follow it yourself via the free Outdoor Active app see all our routes here.
Following the ancient track down into Tollard Royal (you can just make out the church ahead). There were a lot of Yew trees on this track - am I the only person to greet them with “Hello Yew!” and a gentle pat as I pass? - Ed
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