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North Dorset Group

We are the North Dorset Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

 The walk goes via Loscombe, North Poorton and Hooke.  The terrain comprises undulating countryside taking in woodlands, open ground, paths and lanes.  

Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
329m / 1079ft
Type:
circular

Packed lunch.

Registered Assistance Dogs only.

Booking opens at 10.00am 17/04/24 and closes 10.00am 22/04/24

Email a contact phone number to the walk leader using the link in the black box near the top of the page.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 50200 99849
Nearest postcode:
DT8 3NR
what3words:
hindered.tragedy.mailing
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet and park neatly at the free public car park just before the entrance to Mapperton House. OS Explorer 117.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking