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.
The Thomas Hardy referred to in the Black Down (Hardy Monument) is not the famous local writer but the Captain of Nelson's Flagship at Trafalger, HMS Victory. It is owned by the National trust & there are steps to the top.
A go4awalk.com downloadable PDF Peak Bagging Map featuring Black Down (Hardy Monument) should be available soon.
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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)
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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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