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Plush & Lyscombe: guided walk in Dorset
Explore the hidden chalk valleys around Plush, the restored 12th-century chapel at Lyscombe and the great bowl of Lyscombe Bottom, with climbs over Ball Hill and Church Hill, finishing with lunch at the Brace of Pheasants.
- Distance6.8 miles (10.9 km)
- TimeFull day with lunch
- DifficultyModerate
- TypeFull Day with Pub Lunch
- StartThe Brace of Pheasants, Plush, DT2 7RG
- PriceFrom £350 (private guided walk), £50 pp (small group)
The terrain
- Several good climbs and descents on chalk downland.
- Grassy valley bottoms and farm tracks.
- Remote and peaceful, with few roads.
What you'll see
- Lyscombe Chapel. A tiny 12th-century chapel, beautifully restored.
- Lyscombe Bottom. A huge, quiet bowl in the chalk hills.
- Plush. A small village tucked in its valley.
- Downland wildlife. Buzzards, skylarks and chalk-loving wildflowers.
From walkers who've been with us
“A truly memorable three hours exploring the Piddle Valley — peaceful, scenic and made even more special by walking for charity.”
“A brilliant adventure through some of Dorset's most beautiful countryside — every step was enjoyable and worthwhile. So much chatter, I don't know where the time went.”
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.