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South Dorset Group

We are the South Dorset Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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 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

Overview

From the lay-by where the Dorchester Road approaches the Weymouth Relief Road, the walk follows the old Dorchester Road (now only a public bridleway) to reach the South Dorset Ridgeway and then the Jubilee Trail to Bincombe. We return across fields (which are likely to be muddy) to Broadwey and then take the road to the Wishing Well before following the Jubilee Trail back to Upwey.

Saturday, 16 December 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.3km / 5.8mi
Ascent:
199.9m / 656ft
Type:
circular

A route which follows a mixture of tracks and footpaths and does include some road walking.

No dogs today, as we will be crossing fields which will have cows and horses.

Refreshments may be available at Upwey Wishing Well, but it may be busy, so a picnic lunch is always a good option.

In the event of bad weather, the walk may be cancelled, so please check the website and our Facebook page for updates.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 67352 85121
Nearest postcode:
DT3 5PS
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lung.delusions.solving
Start time:
10:00 am

From Weymouth take the Dorchester Road to Upwey and after passing under the Dorchester to Weymouth railway line, you will find the lay-by on the left just before you reach the Weymouth Relief Road.

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 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