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Wednesday, 28 August 2019 (Group: North Dorset)
Start time 10:00
Moderate 8.5 miles / 13.7 km (Estimated finish time: 14:45)
This walk passes through the Bovington Tank Training area and touches on TE Lawrence's cottage.
The terrain is failrly flat and through plantations.
Packed lunch.
Dogs on leads at all times.
Sunday, 1 September 2019 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 7.5 miles / 12.1 km (Estimated finish time: 14:15)
Start at the South Down National Trust car park. The walk progresses to Osmington and then onto Ringstead Bay where lunch will be taken.
A swim will be optional. There is then a choice of an easy ascent to the car park (5.5 miles) OR the beach walk and spectacular ascent of 800ft of White Nothe (7.5 miles).
Packed Lunch,
RAD ONLY
The walk goes via Osmington, Ringstead Bay where there is opportunity to swim on the beach (!!) . Packed lunch and swim (!!) on the beach. There is then a choice – easy ascent to carpark or beach walk and spectacular ascent of 800 ft. of White Nothe.
Picnic lunch.
Wednesday, 4 September 2019 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km (Estimated finish time: 14:30)
This is a circular walk across fields and woodland with some stunning views. It involves a long steady climb to the top of the woods, followed by a steady descent back to the Trailway car park on the edge of Shillingstone.
Possibly one muddy path.
Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km (Estimated finish time: 14:00)
This walk comprises a visit to GutchPool Farm by special permission of the owners. The upper reaches of the Lodden, and the county boundary bank and ditch will be explored.
This walk must be booked via either Sheila M: 01747 821269 or gillwalkfest@gmail.com.
Farm shop sales are available.
Picnic Lunch.
No dogs.
Sunday, 8 September 2019 (Group: North Dorset)
Meeting time 9:30, Start time 9:45
Moderate 9.5 miles / 15.3 km (Estimated finish time: 15:00)
Catch the train from Gillingham to Templecombe for a circular walk to Quiet Corner Farm in Henstridge.
Sorry, no dogs.
Wednesday, 11 September 2019 (Group: North Dorset)
This is a lovely walk along the chalk ridge towards Kimmeridge.
There is a long ascent to Swyre Head then across Corfe Common and back to Corfe Castle. There will be two hills taking us across beautiful scenery overlooking coast and chalk hills
Packed Lunch.
Sunday, 15 September 2019 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 9 miles / 14.5 km (Estimated finish time: 15:00)
The walk goes via Iwerne Minster and Washer's Pit. There will be two long climbs.
Registered Assistance Dogs only.
Wednesday, 18 September 2019 (Group: North Dorset)
The walk commences in Sherborne and takes in Longburton, Leweston and Lillington. There is a steep climb at the start but then becomes more undulating.
The walk is along tracks, across fields and down country lanes. Hopefully there wll be no snow on this ocassion!
Sunday, 22 September 2019 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 9.5 miles / 15.3 km (Estimated finish time: 15:15)
The originate in Lamyatt with a route taking in Spargrove, Westcombe, Batcombe and Bruton. Hilly.
The terrain is moderate with 2 steep hills which offer good views.