Walks you can reach from Wool by train

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Dorchester South Station Circular via Bronkham Hill barrows (Dorset)

15m direct from Wool.

24km. 6h.

Prehistoric downland, South Winterbourne Valley, heathery hilltops, barrow-studded ridgeway, and sweeping views to Jurassic Coast.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Maiden Newton Station to Dorchester South Station (Dorset)

15m direct from Wool.

Chalk downland, Cerne Valley, historic Dorchester city centre, and two modest climbs with fine views. Hilly ascents.

An alternative variant of Maiden Newton Circular or to Dorchester – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Weymouth Station Circular (Dorset)

30m direct from Wool.

15km.

Disused railway path, pebble causeway, steep hill climb, clifftop ridge with panoramic views, and South West Coast Path back to harbour.

A variant of Weymouth via Isle of Portland Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Christchurch Station to Bournemouth Station (Hampshire)

30m direct from Wool.

12km.

Christchurch Harbour, wild coastal scenery, sand dunes, headland, promenade, and cliff-top paths.

A variant of Bournemouth to Barton-on-Sea – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Christchurch Station Circular (Hampshire)

45m direct from Wool.

7km.

Christchurch Harbour, wild coastal scenery, sand dunes, headland, and spit with beach huts.

A variant of Bournemouth to Barton-on-Sea – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Lymington Town Station to New Milton Station (Hampshire)

45m direct from Wool.

18km.

Coastal path, salt marshes, nature reserve, esplanade, low eroding cliffs, and then inland road walking to station. Eroding cliff edges.

A variant of Lymington to Barton-on-Sea – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

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