FROME VALLEY TRAIL

TAKE a stroll down this trail, which starts at Evershot, the second highest village in Dorset, and meanders close to the River Frome.

The walking route also passes through Chilfrome, Maiden Newton, Bradford Peverell, Charminster and Dorchester.

A wealth of wildlife can be seen in and beside the river. This includes the iridescent flash of a Kingfisher, the bright yellow Marsh Marigold, Water Crowfoot and Brown Trout. At present the trail finishes at Dorchester but there are plans to extend the route to Poole Harbour.

You can currently enjoy the trail on foot or by bike. There is also a 1.5 mile circular route called Ratty's Trail, named after the character from Wind in the Willows. If you keep your eyes peeled you may see 'Ratty' the Water Vole feeding in the river.

The trail is signed using an arrowhead disc. This has been designed to reflect the rich archaeological findings dating from the Bronze Age within the river valley.

See dorsetforyou.gov.uk/article/392072/Frome-Valley-Trail for the full routes.