Black Down (Hardy Monument)
239m (784ft)
The Dorset Downs, Dorset, England
The summit of Black Down (Hardy Monument) is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point & a tall tower.
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You can walk/hike to the top of Black Down (Hardy Monument) by using either of these 2 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
Walk do122 Black Down (Hardy Monument) via Great Hill from Winterbourne St Martin, Martinstown
Fine ridge walk with expanding views
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7ml (11km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,037ft (316m) |
| Time: | 3½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Martinstown (or Winterborne St Martin) - Grove Hill Bottom - Great Hill - South Dorset Ridgeway - Corton Down - Bronkham Hill - Jubilee Trail - Blackdown - Smitten Corner - Black Down (Hardy Monument) - Bronkham Hill - Pen Barn Farm - Grove Hill Bottom - Martinstown (or Winterborne St Martin)
Walk do105 Black Down (Hardy Monument) via Corton Down from Winterbourne St Martin, Martinstown
Fine ridge walk with expanding views
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7.25ml (11.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 847ft (258m) |
| Time: | 3½ hrs |
| Grade: | (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Martinstown (or Winterborne St Martin) - Four Barrows Farm - Great Hill - South Dorset Ridgeway - Corton Down - Bronkham Hill - Jubilee Trail - Blackdown - Smitten Corner - Black Down (Hardy Monument) - East Rew Farm - Rew Manor - Martinstown (or Winterboune St Martin).
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