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Overview

Plenty of variety, some steep up sections. Pass a ruined chapel, several dykes and views across Lyscombe Bottom.

Sunday, 23 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
250m / 820ft
Type:
circular

Circluar walk, picnic, no dogs.

Pub stop after the walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 73300 00401
Nearest postcode:
DT2 7RF
what3words:
rant.angel.stage
Start time:
10:00 am

Off road carpark behind hedge, on North side of lane, at Thorncombe Farm. It's about 3km East of Piddletrenthide

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