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Fontmell, Dorset, South West England

At 293 hectares Fontmell and Melbury Downs are the National Trust's largest chalk downland site. Here there are extensive walks providing stunning views over the surrounding countryside.

If you would like a longer walk, why not combine all three walks. The combined walk is 4.8 miles / 7.7 km.

Compton Abbas is on the A350 Blandford Forum to Shaftesbury road. From Compton Abbas take the road towards Ashmore. Turn left at the next crossroads. The Fontmell car park is just after the turning to the airfield.

Map reference: Grid reference:	OS Landranger Sheet 183. ST 886 187	Links:
Walks at Fontmell: Melbury Hill 2.8 miles / 4.5 km 625 feet / 190 m Moderate 1 hr 35 mins 440 kcal Compton Abbas 2.4 miles / 3.9 km 475 feet / 144 m Moderate 1 hr 20 mins 360 kcal Fontmell Down 1.8 miles / 2.9 km 50 feet / 15 m Easy 40 mins 170 kcal

		Parking		Main road		Minor road
		Track		Footpath		Stream
		Public house		Tea rooms		Woodland
		Church		Picture