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Stinford Church, Hardy's Cottage, Dorset

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From the car park the walk follows the path through Thorncombe Wood to Hardy's Cottage. After a short detour into Puddletown Forest the walk follows footpaths and tracks to Lower Bockhampton and along a riverside path to Stinsford. The walk returns to the car park via a short stretch of road and footpaths though woodland and farmland.

See the detailed walk directions. Alternatively download the picture guide [help] for this walk.

Thomas Hardy's heart lies in the churchyard of Stinsford Church. His ashes rest in Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey.

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Distance:4.1 miles / 6.6 kmDate:May 2007
Climb:330 feet / 100 m Walk Duration:1 hr 55 mins
Difficulty:ModerateCalories used:510 kcals

The arrows on the map show the locations of the walk direction pictures.

Parking Dual carriageway Main road
Minor road Track Footpath
River Stream Pond
Woodland Church Public convenience
Picture Two pictures
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