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Osmington White Horse

Osmington, South West England

A huge white horse cut in the downs with George III on its back.

Cost: Free
Booking: No need to book
Time to allow: 45 min

Carved into the hillside in 1808, the figure of the king on his horse faces Weymouth Bay. A path leads up from the village, and the viewpoint is good.

Open: All year
Getting there: Small lay-by on the A353
Vehicles: Fine in any car
Dogs: Dogs on a lead

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