Hardy Monument Trail — National Trust North and West Dorset
Hardy Monument Trail — National Trust North and West Dorset
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Hardy Monument Trail — National Trust North and West Dorset
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5.97km
130m
Hiking
This gorgeous 3.7-mile (6 km) route starts at the fantastic Hardy Monument and takes you through undulating farmland with wonderful vistas of the coast. From the monument’s car park, this is a perfect short adventure for any age.
1: Begin by Hardy’s Monument and walk a short way north east to Smitten Corner.
2:Take the bridleway heading south east across the fields before joining the Jubilee Way trail. When you reach a ruined farmhouse take the path going south west.
3: When you meet a path running east–west, head west through the fields to Portesham Farm.
4: Follow a bridleway as it heads north along a farm track. The trail takes you through woodland, back up to the monument.
by National Trust North and West Dorset
Last updated: June 28, 2024
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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92 m
Hardy Monument
Highlight • Monument
The monument is managed by the National Trust and, for a small fee, you can walk the stairs inside to reach the viewing tower at the top. There's a car park here, some benches and often an ice cream van.
Tip by
488 m
Smitten Corner Trail Junction
Highlight • Viewpoint
Hardy's Monument lies mere moments up the road, as do far-reaching views, pockets of woodland, a sculpture area and Neolithic burial chambers.
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5.97 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.47 km
1.35 km
1.09 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.72 km
1.24 km
892 m
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December 20, 2021
This gorgeous 3.7-mile (6 km) route starts at the fantastic Hardy Monument and takes you through undulating farmland with wonderful vistas of the coast. From the monument’s car park, this is a perfect short adventure for any age.
1: Begin by Hardy’s Monument and walk a short way north east to Smitten
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