The 4 walks start from East Street Car Park near the Queen's Head public house. Walkers are advised to wear stout shoes for longer walks as the bridleways are often muddy and uneven in places.
Directions (taken from Milborne Port Parish Walks Information Board):
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the routes shown as public rights of way, they may change and may not be clearly defined on the ground. No responsibility for any errors or omissions arising from this information can be taken. All persons using this information do so at their own risk and discretion.
Red Walk No 1
Ridge Walk to the northern boundary of the Parish. Lanes, bridleways possibly muddy and footpaths and some stiles. 8 miles (14.4 kms) for the full walk or short cut 6 miles (10.8 kms).
This lengthy but exhilarating walk along several local ridges affords spectacular panoramas in good visibility and peace and tranquillity at all times. The walk takes you North West and around the Seven Sisters Well - the Oolitic Springs which are the source of the River Yeo.
Yellow Walk No 2
Crendle Hill, East Hill and the Village. Mainly footpaths with some stiles. 2.5 miles (4 kms).
A walk around the village and up to Crendle Hill and East Hill quite a gentle climb. A steep and sometimes muddy descent down Old Bowden Way.
Blue Walk No 3
Countryside -Milborne Wick and Milborne Port. Lanes and footpaths some stiles. 4 miles (6.5 kms).
Purple Walk No 4
Milborne Port, New Town and Kingsbury Regis. Mainly minor roads,lanes and footpaths without stiles. 2.25 miles (3.5 kms).
There are leaflets related to each of these walks that are in far more detail with maps. These can be found in the Milborne Port Public Library which is open all day on Tuesdays & Fridays & Saturday mornings as well as the Parish Council Office in Milborne Port Town Hall which is open on Tuesday & Friday mornings between 9.30 and 11.15am.