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About Charlton Down

Charlton Down lies in Dorset's chalk downland, easily reached via the A35 between Dorchester and Bournemouth. Popular routes include short trips from Dorchester (8km) and longer journeys from Bournemouth (25km) or Yeovil. The area offers over 30 EV charging points nearby. The village sits on ancient ridgeway paths, with Bronze Age burial mounds still visible on the surrounding hills.

Where is Charlton Down on the map?

Charlton Down is in England, at 50.752, -2.456 - about 17 km south-east of Batcombe.

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9 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Charlton Down. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Charlton Down9 holes, one ball

Popular destinations close by

Charminster, Dorset3 mi 5 minForston3 mi 5 minBurton, Dorset3 mi 5 minBradford Peverell3 mi 10 minPiddlehinton4 mi 10 minGodmanstone4 mi 10 minFrome Whitfield4 mi 10 minCoker's Frome4 mi 10 minWhite Lackington4 mi 10 minStratton4 mi 15 minNether Cerne4 mi 10 minPoundbury4 mi 10 minDorchester4 mi 10 minGrimstone5 mi 10 minMuckleford5 mi 10 min

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What is the closest airport to Charlton Down?

The closest airport to Charlton Down is Bournemouth Airport, 51 km (about 48 min by car).

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