10 Best Cranborne Chase Walks

We have a wonderful set of routes in the hilly and peaceful countryside around the Deverill villages and Cranborne Chase. There are some steep climbs to tackle, and there can can be a lot of livestock on the route, so these walks are not without their perils. However, the views at times are breathtaking and the feeling of peace and tranquility up on the hills makes it all worth the effort.

Wiltshire Walks App User Comment:

"Truly wonderful walk. Didn't see another soul and the views were outstanding."

This is a nice, (but challenging) walk in the countryside around the pretty village of Bowerchalke. Expect open countryside, a lovely village walk and a vigorous climb up the Marleycombe Hill for some great views of the Cranborne Chase AONB. There is a small section of road walking on this route as you walk into the village.

Wiltshire Walks App User Comment:

"Stunning views, loved the walk. So much mud though so wear wellies!"

This is an epic and varied walk from the pretty village of Tollard Royal, located within the Cranborne Chase AONB. It enjoys the countryside and hills of Rushmore Park and also takes you on a long woodland walk through the Chase Woods.

Wiltshire Walks App User Comment:

"Really beautiful walk in verdant countryside, stunning far-reaching views from trig point, steep uphill to Win Green, might be tricky if wet through wooded section.”

Heaven's gate is a part of the Longleat Estate and we have two short and beautiful routes that all the family can enjoy including pretty woodland and some lovely views.

Wiltshire Walks App User Comment:

"Went with the kids and they loved this walk. Great views!"

The White Sheet Downs offer a number of lovely walking routes with fantastic views and majestic hills to explore. This area of Cranborne Chase is for those of you that want to have a bit of a workout, whilst enjoying the tranquility and views of the downs.

Wiltshire Walks App User Comment:

"Great adventure with brilliant views!"

We have three routes of varying lengths in the gorgeous countryside around Broad Chalke. You can expect lots of beautiful scenery, peaceful meadows, a stroll alongside the River Ebble, and a number of different downs where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Cranborne Chase AONB.

Wiltshire Walks App User Comment:

"Lovely walk on well kept tracks with some great views of the downs. Good for dogs although some lead walking required. Easy to follow route with a very short section of quiet road walking. No stiles and wellies definitely needed in wet weather for the valley section through low lying meadows. Great pub with good food."

If you want some waterside and woodland adventures, we have two routes that takes you on an adventure around the beautiful Shearwater lake and the surrounding undulating woodlands that you'll find near Crockerton.

Wiltshire Walks App User Comment:

"Nice walk with lots of amazing views."

This is a rare 'there and back' walk on the app, but this is worth it as it's a strenuous walk to the summit of Cley Hill where you'll enjoy some magnificent views across the Cranborne Chase AONB.

Wiltshire Walks App User Comment:

"Lovely views!"

This is a lovely long adventure around the wonderful Fonthill Estate, located within the Cranborne Chase AONB. You can expect lots of open countryside, some woodland and some walking alongside the pretty Fonthill Lake.

Wiltshire Walks App User Comment:

"Very pretty walk with well signed paths that were in good condition. About 25% on rural roads but they are very quiet with little traffic. Nice pub at the end of the walk. There is also parking in a lay-by near the lake if the pub is busy."

We have three beautiful walks in the very peaceful Great Ridge Downs area of Cranborne chase. The walks are quite challenging as it's a very hilly area, but you'll be rewarded with 'off-the-beaten-track' walking that offers a mixture of majestic woodland and great views.

Wiltshire Walks App User Comment:

"Lovely walk. I did this early in the morning and we only met one cyclist. Parking dirrections were spot on and I parked safely where the road becomes track. When we returned there was only one other car there."