We are the Dorset 4050 Ramblers. We are a friendly, mixed-age group of walkers.
From the car park we walk through Fontmell Wood and on to Ashmore Wood, where we stop to admire the bluebells. Next we walk to Ashmore village (the highest village in Dorset) where we will probably take lunch by the village pond. No ducks, but lots of tadpoles. After lunch we walk back up to Compton Airfield, and then towards Melbury Hill. Those who wish can walk to the top of Melbury Hill while the rest take a break. Then downhill to the village of Compton Abbas for a quick look around, followed by a climb back up to the start point.
Note: our group walks quite briskly; this route is moderately demanding of terrain and distance, if you have any concerns about fitness/capability please contact the walk leader in advance.
Leader: Andy
Contact number: 07786377101
Please buy (free) tickets via Ticket Tailor using the following link:
https://buytickets.at/walksfordorset4050ramblers/1669860
Numbers have been limited on this occasion (see parking details below). Anyone turning up without booking beyond the planned maximum for the walk may not be permitted to start.
If you cannot attend please cancel your ticket through the site so others can take a place.
If any issues please contact the walk leader.
Grid Reference/Postcode: ST888184/SP5 5AP
whatthreewords code: slows.reverses.broadcast
Any additional guidance to reach meet point:
Meet (and walk start) point is at Gore Clump - please use what three words to locate, NOT the postcode. There is limited parking at the start point but additional parking at Spreadeagle Hill NT Car Park (free), please allow for a 5 minute walk back down the road to the meet point. This is a great walk with the bluebells in full bloom, but parking is challenging and it’s difficult to predict how busy it will be on the day. Car sharing is essential, but I have also set a maximum number of attendees, although will review if looks like being exceeded. We may need to double park with other group members. Please arrive a bit early just in case.
What you need to consider:
Start point and some parking is at Gore Clump - use of what three words is advised. Postcode is approximate and will only take you to the airfield. Additional parking is at Spreadeagle Hill NT Car Park (free) located on Melbury Abbas road just to the north of the start point, walk 5 mins back down the road to the start point. This is a great walk with the bluebells in full bloom, but parking in the area is challenging and it’s difficult to predict how busy it will be on the day. Car share advised.
