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50.83, -2.57 · rel 1149730
50.83, -2.57 · rel 1149730
Macmillan Way
54,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Dorset · 50.83°N ·
2.57°W
54,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
24
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 15 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
3× monument
5× ruins
3× Attraction
1× Water
1× viewpoint
Chapel Hill
summit ·
on the route
54,3 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
54,3 km
100%
Digby Memorial
monument ·
on the route
54,3 km
100%
Church of All Hallows
ruins ·
65 m off route
54,3 km
100%
Tumulus
ruins ·
67 m off route
54,3 km
100%
Hut Circle
ruins ·
190 m off route
54,3 km
100%
Abbotsbury Abbey Remains
ruins ·
228 m off route
54,3 km
100%
Abbotsbury Children's Farm
Attraction ·
262 m off route
54,3 km
100%
Robert Boyle
monument ·
275 m off route
54,3 km
100%
St John's Well
Water ·
277 m off route
54,3 km
100%
Jurassic Coast Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
317 m off route
54,3 km
100%
Sino Himalayan Glade
Attraction ·
335 m off route
54,3 km
100%
Castle Hill
ruins ·
378 m off route
54,3 km
100%
Knight Hill
summit ·
456 m off route
54,3 km
100%
Jungle Glade
Attraction ·
500 m off route
54,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Macmillan Way is 54.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Macmillan Way takes approximately 13h 31min to complete.
No, Macmillan Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Macmillan Way starts near coordinates 51.0028, -2.5343.
Macmillan Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Macmillan Way is maintained and managed by Macmillan Way Association.