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Maiden Castle & Martinstown: guided walk in Dorset
Walk the ramparts of Maiden Castle, one of the largest Iron Age hill forts in Europe, past Bronze Age barrows to Winterbourne St Martin, with views along the Ridgeway to Portland.
- Distance7 miles (11.6 km)
- Time3–4 hours
- DifficultyEasy
- TypeHalf Day
- StartMaiden Castle car park, DT2 9EY
- PriceFrom £200 (private guided walk), £50 pp (small group)
The terrain
- Grassy banks and ditches of the hill fort, with short climbs.
- Farm tracks and field paths across open downland.
- Quiet lanes into the village.
What you'll see
- Maiden Castle. Massive earth ramparts, the size of fifty football pitches.
- Bronze Age barrows. Burial mounds along the skyline.
- Martinstown. A pretty village with a stream along its main street.
- Ridgeway views. Out towards Portland and the sea.
From walkers who've been with us
“A wonderfully organised walk combining beautiful scenery, expert guiding and great company, all while raising money for a fantastic cause. I'm definitely coming again.”
Walk it with a local guide
Every WildBoots walk is led by a qualified Mountain Leader with outdoor first aid training. Book it as a private guided walk for your own group, or join one of our small group walks. Dogs are welcome on most walks.