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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.

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  • 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
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Overview

This walk includes views of Dorset from the Ridgeway,  heathland, woods and gravel pits. 

We will also see the sand and gravel pits near Warmwell on the site of  RAF Warmwell which operated during World War 2 being turned into Silverlake, a luxury holiday home development surrounded by wildlife in a nature reserve.  

Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
261m / 856ft
Type:
circular

Waterproof footwear is essential although the majority of the walk is on firm ground. 

A couple of short road sections and crossings are included.

Bring a 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.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 72903 86306
Nearest postcode:
DT2 8EP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Parking available on Osmington Drove

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