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Wednesday, 17 August 2022 (Group: North Dorset)
Start time 10:00
Moderate 8.3 miles / 13.4 km (Estimated finish time: 14:30)
The walk passes from Eggardon Hill, through Spyway, onto Nettlecombe and Powerstock. The return passes through Powerstock Common.
Rolling downs, farm land and woodland.
Booking opens at 10.00am 08/08/2022 and closes at 10.00am 15/08/2022.
Email at: e.j.johns@ucc.ie
Please book via email and include your contact number and Ramblers membership number.
Packed lunch.
RAD only.
Sunday, 21 August 2022 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 9 miles / 14.5 km (Estimated finish time: 15:00)
This is a moderate pace walk passing through Woods, fields and tracks which takes in the Winterbornes.
Booking opens at 10.00am 12/08/2022 and closes at 10.00am 19/08/2022.
Email at: deidretyrrell277@btinternet.com
Please book via email and include your contact number and Ramblers membership number. The mobile number is only active on the day of the walk.
Wednesday, 24 August 2022 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km (Estimated finish time: 14:00)
Starting from Spetisbury Railway the walk travels through a combination of footpaths, bridleways and minor roads with stunning views across the Stour Valley, Badbury Rings and Purbeck Hills. It then passes over 15 century Crawford Bridge, traverses the sleepy village of Shapwick across Stour Valley Way, 12 century St Mary’s Church at Tarrant Crawford and Kingston Mill House famous for their scented botanic gardens.
A moderate 7 mile circular walk, mainly flat with a couple of small ascents. Walking poles and long trousers recommended due to some uneven/overgrown bridle ways. There are a few easy 'V' shaped stiles.
Booking opens at 10.00am 15/08/2022 and closes at 10.00am 22/08/2022.
Email at: lintolman@gmail.com
Sunday, 28 August 2022 (Group: North Dorset)
A walk along by the River Stour, past Kingston Lacy and up to Badbury Rings, returning via Shapwick and back along the river to Sturminster Marshall.
Booking opens at 10.00am 19/08/2022 and closes at 10.00am 26/08/2022.
Email at: lizzieapreston@hotmail.com
Please book via email and include your contact number,and Ramblers membership number.
Wednesday, 31 August 2022 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 8.5 miles / 13.7 km (Estimated finish time: 14:45)
The route passes to the South and West of Gillingham over lanes and Fields via Langham, Buckhorn Weston and Bugley. There is an undulating terrain with a total ascent of approximately 600 ft.
Booking opens at 10.00am 22/08/2022 and closes at 10.00am 29/08/2022.
Email at: wingromd@gmail.com
Wednesday, 7 September 2022 (Group: North Dorset)
This is a walk through woodland, farmland and along lanes and tracks to Tisbury. On the return leg the walk goes through the grounds of Wardour Castle followed by views across the Nadder Valley and the magnificent remains of Old Wardour Castle.
There is one ascent at the beginning.
Booking opens at 10.00am 29/08/2022 and closes at 10.00am 05/09/2022.
Email at: amandalucas1064@gmail.com
Wednesday, 14 September 2022 (Group: North Dorset)
The walk will be along tracks and paths, covering mills, hills, woods and meadows.
Booking opens at 10.00am 05/09/2022 and closes at 10.00am 12/09/2022.
Email at: thepeacocks171x@gmail.com
Wednesday, 21 September 2022 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km (Estimated finish time: 14:30)
A walk from Charlton Down over rolling Dorset downland near Charminster and Forston. The terrain is undulating farmland, walk on fields, tracks and lanes.
Booking opens at 10.00am 12/09/2022 and closes at 10.00am 19/09/2022.
Email at: pmauger4491@gmail.com
Saturday, 24 September 2022 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 7.3 miles / 11.8 km (Estimated finish time: 14:00)
A walk through farmland to the outskirts of Tolpuddle Common. There is a section along a Roman road with a stop 100 yards away from a Wind Turbine.
The terrain is undulating through farm land and wooded areas. Chalk surfaces can be slippery if wet.
Booking opens at 10.00am 15/09/22 and closes at 10.00am 22/09/2022.
Email at: blackcapsteve@gmail.com
Registered Assistance Dogs (RAD) only.
Sunday, 25 September 2022 (Group: North Dorset)
Moderate 9.5 miles / 15.3 km (Estimated finish time: 15:15)
The route is via Pimperne Long Barrow, Chettle and Tarrant Gunville using the Jubilee Trail. There are some woods, farm tracks and fields. This walk is to celebrate Rosemary who developed the Jubilee Trail across Dorset.
Booking opens at 10.00am 16/09/2022 and closes at 10.00am 23/09/2022.
Email at: sennapod@hotmail.com