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About us

Welcome to the Dorset 4050 Walkers group. Despite our group name, we really don’t mind what age you are! If you like walking with a welcoming, relaxed, easy going group of people who occasionally socialise, why not give us a try - we encourage people to join us on a walk to see if the group is for them before making any commitment to us or the Ramblers. 

Our walks

Our aim is to provide a wide range of walks, at various grades and ranging between 8 and 15 miles in length. Typically, we'll walk at a moderate, sometimes brisk pace. We walk just about every weekend, usually on a Sunday and usually (but not always!) somewhere in Dorset.  We also arrange a number of walking weekends throughout the year away from Dorset.   

Events in 2024

Porlock Walking Experience: Thursday 4th July - Sunday 7th July 2024.  This will be our sixth walking holiday based in Porlock and enjoying Exmoor. Those who know the area will be aware of its beautiful terrain, offering rugged walks of the moor, picturesque woodland and river stretches and the contrast of the coastline - and the South West Coast path, of course. 

Once again, we have planned this walking holiday to coincide with the Porlock Weir Fest, a local beer/cider/music event - perfect for those who have some energy left at the end of the day!  

Dates, times, descriptions, booking links and details for each of the four walks can be found by clicking in the ‘What we do’ box below. 

Contact: for any questions about these walks, please contact either Andy on 07786 377101; Dave R on 07766 473720 or email us at: Dorset4050@hotmail.co.uk

Booking: Our Exmoor walks are popular and numbers may need to be restricted. Priority will be given to Dorset 4050 Walkers group members. Please book a provisional place on the walks you want to join using the link found in the walk descriptions in the ‘What we do’ box below.  

Your place on each walk booked through the link will be confirmed back to you from Dorset 4050s email account, as soon as possible, numbers permitting. Please note that without a confirmed booking, you may not be able to start the walk.

It is important to book a place on each walk you would like to join, as we will use the booking list to update you on any travel arrangements or last minute changes to the walks.

Fitness: all participants are responsible for their own health and fitness to undertake this walk / programme. We’re known for being one of the quicker-walking Dorset groups, our pace is reasonably brisk, with periodic drink stops. In addition, the Exmoor terrain is hilly and moderately challenging – please contact walk leaders if you have any doubts.

Food & drink: please bring a packed lunch and enough snacks and drink to keep you going. Each walk will include a circa 20 minute lunch break.

Pace: circa 2.8 miles per hour.

Weather/clothing: check the weather forecast beforehand and dress appropriately. This area is renowned for rapid and unexpected changes in visibility/weather (even at this time of the year), so come prepared. 

Dogs: no dogs allowed.

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

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What we do

Porlock 2024: All you need to know about the walks and how to book your place.

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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