8 miles from Badbury Rings
The weather started breezy, overcast and cool, and apart from a few showers was predominantly dry. Towards the end the cloud suddenly disappeared and the sun came out accompanied by a strong cold wind.
The actual route as walked is shown in blue and we went clockwise from the flag in the car park.
Our group of 11 plus camera man. One shy walker is hiding behind someone else.
Lambing Cottage and behind, Old Lawn Farm, between Badbury Rings and Witchampton.
The route North towards Lambing Cottage.
An old farm building at Pamphill.
Snowdrops manage to come up despite the soggy conditions.
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Pot Bellied pigs at Kingston Lacy Kitchen Garden.
Lodge Farm, originally the hunting lodge for the medieval deer park of Kingston Lacy, which lies nearby.
The view North across Cranborne Chase from the route of the old Roman Road as it approaches Badbury Rings and the end of the walk.
Love it or hate it, Old Man's Beard looks good in some situations.
The ramparts of the old Iron age fort of Badbury Rings.
The jumps are ready for the Point to Point horse racing at Badbury rings to be held shortly.
A last look at Badbury Rings, distinctive local landmark.
At the exit is one of several burial mounds on the site.