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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

A 12 mile walk through Edmondsham and via Cranborne Castle with hopefully good views and bluebells.  Several awkward stiles but mostly flat. Two stops for coffee and lunch.

Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Picnic lunch

No dogs

Please check this website post 19:00 on the day before the walk in the rare event it has been cancelled.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 04976 09063
Nearest postcode:
BH21 8LN
what3words:
recitals.stag.routines
Start time:
10:00 am

Please park discretely by the playing field on Verwood Road, Woodlands 0.25 miles east of the junction with Horton 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