Three great walks start at Drusilla’s.
Visitors are welcome to park in our car park whilst enjoying the walks but please come into the pub for a drink and (perhaps something to eat) either before or after your walk. Drusilla’s is open all day serving hot and cold drinks, bar snacks, and lunch and evening menus. Well behaved dogs are welcome in the bar area.
All walkers follow these directions at their own risk. Drusilla’s accepts no responsibility for any mishaps of any kind! All roads and pathways used feature on OS Map 195. Sturdy footwear is strongly recommended.
Walk from Drusilla’s to the Horton Folly Tower
A circular walk to the Horton Folly Tower through fields and wood land. This local landmark was built in 1750 by architect and Lord of Horton Manor, Humphrey Sturt.
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the English countryside, climbing over 11 stiles along the way.
The walk takes just over an hour at a moderate pace including many stops to admire the views!
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Walk from Drusilla’s to Church Henge: 
A ruined Norman church, built within a neolithic henge monument.
This interesting and historic site which symbolizes the transition from pagan to Christian worship is at Knowlton.
The henge enclosing Knowlton Church (Church Henge) is the best preserved of one of only three henges and associated earthworks. Nearby is Great Barrow, the largest round barrow in Dorset.
The walk, which uses public right of ways, tracks, lanes and one section of busy road, takes approx 1 ½ hours each way at a moderate pace!
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Walk from Drusilla’s to Haythorne Bluebell Wood
The bluebells usually bloom in April and May!
Enjoy a gentle stroll from Drusilla’s Inn through the bluebell wood at Haythorne.
Bluebells normally bloom in Springtime between April and late May just as the leaf canopy is forming.
A carpet of bluebells is a truly beautiful sight. The walk takes a total of about 30 – 40 mins.
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