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Somer Valley Group

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

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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

After the excitement of the group holiday this easy walk on the edge of Cranbourne Chase may be just the ticket.

From Old Wardour Castle we walk through a gently undulating landscape of woods, ponds and the pretty village of Donhead St Andrew.

Underfoot it is mainly tracks.

Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a drink and a light picnic.  Few stiles, so suitable for well behaved dogs.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 65116 56627
Nearest postcode:
BS39 7NW
what3words:
walks.roadblock.general
Meeting time:
8:45 am

High Street Car Park, (below the Chinese Takeaway), Paulton. Sorry, map interaction not working properly so icon will not be in the exact place.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 93860 26299
Nearest postcode:
SP3 6RP
what3words:
composer.unrated.traps
Start time:
10:00 am

Old Wardour Castle lies north of the A30 Shaftesbury road and is accessed via country lanes following the English Heritage signs. Sorry map interaction not working so icon will not be in the correct place.

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