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About Hardy Country Park

Hardy Country Park lies in west Dorset's chalk downland, easily reached via the A35 from Dorchester. This former quarry turned nature reserve offers walking trails through wildflower meadows with sweeping countryside views. The park connects to Hardy's literary landscape, with converted railway carriages from the old Hardy's Cottage Railway serving as distinctive holiday lets beside the quarry lake.

Where is Hardy Country Park on the map?

Hardy Country Park is in England, at 50.713, -2.513 - about 16 km south of Batcombe.

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The closest airport to Hardy Country Park is Bournemouth Airport, 56 km (about 50 min by car). Other airports nearby: Exeter International Airport.

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