We are the Dorset 4050 Ramblers. We are a friendly, mixed-age group of walkers.
We shall start the walk from Beaminster Town Centre square (outside the Co-Op) and follow the River Brit to the outskirts of the town, picking up a bridleway to Mapperton over Coombe Down Hill. We skirt the grounds of Mapperton House and follow the Jubilee Trail to North Poorton before heading into Hooke Park where we pass through the grounds of the Architectural Association woodland campus. We will then walk to Hooke Court passing the old school, now an outdoor education centre. We walk out of the valley and lunch overlooking the school.
We continue the walk through Westcombe to Toller Whelme and drop down into Langdon to pick up the Hardy Way and follow the river back into Beaminster with fine view of Gerrards Hill, Lewesden Hill and Golden Cap. We return to the Town Square passing the local Palmers Brewery at the Greyhound.
There will be optional refreshments at the Ollerod post walk.
The route is mainly on bridleways and footpaths with some minor roads, there is a short section of standing water that can be avoided, and mud on some of the valley bottoms in places, so bring appropriate footwear and waterproofs.
There is a long steady ascent out of Beaminster and further ascent into Hooke Park . After lunch there is a gentle ascent to the highest point of the day on Toller Down (235m or 771 feet) with some moderate descents. There are a number of stiles to be negotiated after lunch. Please bring a packed lunch but there is option to purchase from the Co-Op if you forget.
To book a place please SMS or Whatsapp Tim 07825773363.
Please consider car share, the start is approximately 45 miles from Poole.
Car parking at Yarn Barton Car Park (Just Pay App £4 for the day) DT8 3EQ or considerate parking in surrounding streets. There are also toilets here the only ones we will encounter on the walk.
Car parking at Yarn Barton Car Park (Just Pay App £4 for the day) DT8 3EQ or considerate parking in surrounding streets. There are also toilets here the only ones we will encounter on the walk.
The walk will start from The Square outside the Co-Op. If you have used the Yarn Barton Car Park turn left onto Fleet Street and this will take you to The Square. There are public toilets in the car park. Beaminster is approximately 8 miles North of Bridport on A3066 or can be reached via Maiden Newton on A356 turning left at Toller Down.
