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Sunday, 16 February 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
Start time 10:00
Moderate 9.5 miles / 15.3 km (Estimated finish time: 15:15)
This walk will commence in Wincanton and go via Stoke Trister using the Monarch's Way, over some challenging, undulating terrain with two notable hills, and some rural lanes. There are muddy bridleways, and some problem stiles..
Picnic lunch.
Dogs on leads at all times.
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km (Estimated finish time: 14:00)
There will be tracks and lanes including the Monarch’s Way and Leland Trail from South Cadbury via Corton Denham, Sandford Orcas and Sutton Montis.
Included is a steep ascent to The Beacon, less steep to Corton Ridge (total ascent in walk 964 ft).
Sunday, 23 February 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
The walk begins at the Bourton War Memorial and goes via Silton, Bourton and Penselwood.
Undulating terrain along footpaths and quiet lanes. There is the possibility of mud in places.
Wednesday, 26 February 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km (Estimated finish time: 14:30)
This walk takes a circular route from Stourpaine towards Pimperne and back via Stepleton House.
Starts with a steady but not too steep climb, thereafter an undulating route, nothing severe, along minor roads, tracks, and paths. One short part 40 metres on A350 (high visibility tabards suggested).Only one stile!
Sunday, 1 March 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 8.2 miles / 13.2 km (Estimated finish time: 14:45)
The walk goes via the Trailway to Hod Hill and onto Hambledon Hill. There are ascents and descents along the way.
Packed Lunch.
Wednesday, 4 March 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 8.5 miles / 13.7 km (Estimated finish time: 14:45)
The route goes to the south and west of Gillingham over lanes and fields via Langham, Buckhorn Weston and Bugley. The terrain is undulating with a total ascent of approx 600 ft.
Packed lunch.
Sunday, 8 March 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 9.5 miles / 15.3 km (Estimated finish time: 15:30)
The walk is gently undulating and goes around the ancient landscape of Cranborne Chase, via Sovell Down, Gussage Hill and Harley Lane.
Total ascent/descent 190m (610ft).
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
Leisurely 5 miles / 8.1 km (Estimated finish time: 12:45)
This is a leisurely walk mainly within Melbury Park but there will be a visit to Melbury Osmond village and church. The terrain is mostly on hard paths, but there are some very muddy sections. There is one ascent but it is not very steep.
Sunday, 15 March 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km (Estimated finish time: 15:30)
This walk goes from Coldharbour in Sherborne via Holway Wood, Somerset Beacon and Poyntington Ridge. The terrain is undulating but could be muddy in parts.
RAD only
Wednesday, 18 March 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
A varied and undulating walk with some stiles, across fields and lanes taking in East Coker and Hardington Mandeville.