Start exploring Blandford now with these downloadable town maps and guided strolls and walks. The map of the Listed Buildings in Blandford was created and kindly supplied by local Cartographer, Steve Richardson.
Copies are also available from the Information Centre, along with other useful maps and guides. Why not try a Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail? Or follow the Civic Society Heritage Trail to discover Blandford’s history through its unique architecture?
Town Map
Area map
Listed Buildings Map
Strolls and Walks around Blandford
These gentle strolls and more adventurous walks are a great way to find out more about Blandford, its history and surroundings. Handy pocket-sized leaflets giving clear instructions and details of the routes are available from the Information Centre, or can be downloaded below.
Stroll 1 – River, meadows and brewery
1¾ miles, or 2¾ miles with optional loop.
Suitable for all, including dogs and buggies.
Stroll 2 – River, Trailway and Milldown
2½ miles, or 3¼ miles with Milldown Loop.
Suitable for all, though buggies will need to stay on the path around the Milldown.
Stroll 3 – Town Centre and Meadows
1¾ miles.
Suitable for all.
Stroll 4 – Historical Blandford
1¼ miles
Suitable for all.
Walk 1 – Railway heritage and the Portman estate
7¾ miles.
Mostly flat and easy-going, but a steepish climb up woodland steps; down gradients are more gentle. Some stiles but all suitable for dogs, steps not suitable for buggies. ¾ mile on road towards the end.
Walk 2 – Lepers, disaster and two World Wars
4¾ miles
Suitable for all.
Walk 3 – Religious houses and the Pines Express
9½ miles (or 5¾ starting from Charlton Marshall).
Mainly easy going, suitable for dogs but probably not wheels. River meadows may be muddy during winter months, and there may be cattle.
Walk 4 – Woods, woofs and whinneys
7¾ miles
Fairly easy walking, no climbs. Several short stretches on a minor road but mainly country tracks and fields, unsuitable for wheels. May be muddy, with possibility of cattle. Dogs must be on lead in some places.