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Ramblers walks and in person activities in England are cancelled from the 5th of November until the 2nd of December due to the Government’s national restrictions for England. Welsh group walks and in person events are presently cancelled until the end of the firebreak lockdown on the 9th of November. In Scotland walks can continue in all of the Scottish Government Protection Levels.
For more information and the latest on Ramblers Group walks, please read our guidance and advice on walking and COVID-19.
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Wednesday, 9 December 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
Start time 10:00
Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km (Estimated finish time: 14:30)
The walk goes by tracks to East/South of Shaftesbury to Ludwell and through the Watercress beds to Charlton. The return is via Higher Coombe and Long Bottom. The terrain is undulating.
Booking for the 19 places opens at 10.00am 01/12/20 and closes at 10.00am 07/12/20.
Email at: pataylen@roberts02.plus.com
Please book via email if possible and include your contact number and Ramblers memership number.
Packed Lunch.
Dogs on leads at all times.
Sunday, 13 December 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 9 miles / 14.5 km (Estimated finish time: 15:00)
A walk through Cranborne Chase, along country lanes, fields, woodlands and through Monkton Up Wimborne and Wimborne St Giles. Some gentle gradients.
Booking for the 19 places opens at 10.00am 05/12/20 and closes 10.00am 11/12/20.
Email booking at: lizzieapreston@hotmail.com
Please book via email and include your contact number and Ramblers membership number.
Packed lunch.
No dogs at this time.
Wednesday, 16 December 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
This walk goes via Shillingstone station for the coffee break. There is one steep ascent and there may be muddy sections.
Booking for the 19 places opens at 10.00am 08/12/20 and closes at 10.00am 14/12/20.
Email at: tnel9@talktalk.net
Please book via email and include your contact telephone number and Ramblers membership number.
Sunday, 20 December 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km (Estimated finish time: 14:00)
Thie walk takes in Upcerne, Telegraph Hill, Cross and Hand and Cerne park with view of the Giant. Undulating terrain with 700 ft of ascent/descent.
Booking for the 19 places opens at 10.00am 12/12/20 and closes at 10.00am 18/12/20.
Email at: mandorset@gmail.com
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
The walk goes via Rawlesbury Iron Age Camp, Ansty, Binghams Melcombe and Hilton.
The terrain is undulating but could be muddy in parts. There is an uphill finish.
Booking for the 19 places opens at 10.00am 15/12/20 and closes at 10.00am 21/12/20.
Email at: gj.stevens1@btinternet.com
RAD only.
Wednesday, 30 December 2020 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 8.5 miles / 13.7 km (Estimated finish time: 14:45)
The walk starts at Montacute and goes via East Chinnock to Hamdon Hill. Modest ascents and descents through Farmland and Woodland.
Booking for the 19 places opens at 10.00am 22/12/20 and closes at 10.00am 28/12/20.
Email at: e.j.johns@ucc.ie
Packed Lunch
Sunday, 3 January 2021 (Group: North Dorset)
This will be the 'classic circuit' via, Upcerne, Cerne Abbas and the Giant. The walk will be moderately paced (we hope!?). There are ascents and there could be mud in some sections.
Booking for the 19 places opens at 10.00am on 26/12/20 and closes at 10.00am on 01/01/21.
Picnic lunch.
RAD only
Wednesday, 6 January 2021 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 5.5 miles / 8.8 km (Estimated finish time: 13:00)
The terrain is easy as much of the route is hard surfaced. We shall visit Melbury Osmond, and also pass through the deer park containing Sika, Fallow and Red Deer. There is 600ft of ascent, but not too steep.
Booking for the 10 places opens at 10.00am on 29/12/20 and closes at 10.00am on 04/01/21.
Email at: lmanaton@icloud.com
Packed Lunch optional as there will be an early finish. Lunch may also be available at the Acorn pub, but prior booking may be required.
RAD dogs only.
Sunday, 10 January 2021 (Group: North Dorset)
A relatively short mid-winter wander, with mud, stiles and some road walking. Final route to be decided dependant on conditions.
Booking for the 11 places opens at 10.00am 02/01/21 and closes 10.00am 08/01/21. BOOKINGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE BOOKING PERIOD. Please cancel booking if unable to attend (see below). Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as we will have to turn you away.
e-mail: janw934@gmail.com
Wednesday, 13 January 2021 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 9.5 miles / 15.3 km (Estimated finish time: 15:15)
The walk commences on the outskirts of Barwick and goes through East Coker, on to Hardington Mandeville and returning via Coker Marshes. The countryside is gently undulating with a mixture of paths across fields, drover paths and lanes. There is approximately 1 stile per mile.
Booking for the 19 places opens at 10.00am 05/01/21 and closes at 10.00am 11/01/21.