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About Folly, Dorset

Folly lies in north Dorset's chalk downland, reached via the A354 from Dorchester then minor roads near Piddletrenthide. London drivers take the A303 to A354 (two hours), whilst locals use the B3143 from Sherborne (15 miles). The settlement's name comes from an 18th-century ornamental tower built to enhance views across the Piddle Valley.

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Folly, Dorset is in England, at 50.828, -2.387 - about 17 km south of Stourton Caundle.

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The closest airport to Folly, Dorset is Bournemouth Airport, 54 km (about 58 min by car).

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