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Crossways is a settled, practical village located about six miles east of Dorchester, built largely on the site of the former World War II fighter station, RAF Warmwell. Unlike the older stone villages nearby, its layout is more modern and spacious, characterized by a mix of mid-century housing and newer developments that sit on the edge of the expansive heathlands. The landscape here is distinctive; the village is surrounded by commercial forestry and sand and gravel quarries, which give the immediate outskirts a rugged, working feel. It is well-served for daily essentials, with a local shop, a library, and a primary school, while the nearby station at Moreton provides a direct rail link to London Waterloo and Weymouth. For those who know the area, the real draw is the immediate access to the outdoors, particularly the walking trails through Moreton Forest and the proximity to the River Frome, offering a quiet, inland alternative to the busier coastal spots.