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East Dorset Group

We are the East Dorset Ramblers. We offer friendship and company on walks of from 5 to 15 miles from the Purbecks to the New Forest and beyond.

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 walk along footpaths and roads to Broad Chalke and Knowle Hill.  Expect mud along the way!

There will be no morning break, but an early lunch at Broad Chalke - please bring lunch with you.

Sunday, 8 February 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you have not walked with East Dorset before, please use the 'Email' option in the 'Get in touch about this walk' box to let us know that you intend to join the walk.   Please be sure that you are fit enough for the given distance.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 03691 20091
Nearest postcode:
SP5 5RH
what3words:
munch.unfocused.midfield
Start time:
10:30 am

Park in Martin Down Nature Reserve car park, off the A354. (free)

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