Cranborne Chase

United Kingdom

Cranborne Chase

LocationUnited Kingdom
RegionDorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset
TypeArea of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Coordinates50.9670°, -2.1170°
Established1981
Area983
Nearest CitySalisbury (8 mi)
Major CitySouthampton (30 mi)
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About Cranborne Chase

Cranborne Chase is a chalk plateau with a rich archaeological and historical landscape. It contains one of the largest concentrations of ancient settlements in Britain. The area features dramatic chalk escarpments, ancient woodlands, and downland ridges.