Hardy’s cottage to Max Gate
Connects two of Thomas Hardy's homes through Dorset countryside on mostly level terrain with gentle inclines. Expect quiet lanes, field paths and woodland sections – suitable for older children but some stiles and uneven ground make buggies impractical. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. A literary pilgrimage linking Hardy's birthplace cottage to his later Victorian residence, offering glimpses of the landscapes that inspired his Wessex novels and a peaceful escape into rural heritage.
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2.52 km from campsite