We are the Dorset 4050 Ramblers. We are a friendly, mixed-age group of walkers.
This is a moderate rural walk on good paths and some quiet roads, with a small number of stiles and two moderate ascents. The route is mainly sheltered from the elements, but the paths may be muddy in the wooded sections.
We will begin our walk from the village of Chettle and make our way via Minchington and Dean to Sixpenny Handley. We shall then enter Chase Woods and on to the Ashmore Estate where will will stop for lunch.
We will continue via Tinkley Bottom to Tollard Royal and onto the Larmer Tree Estate before we return to Chettle via Farnham Woods.
Post walk there will be the opportunity to take refreshments at the Chettle village shop.
To book a place on the walk please Whatsapp or SMS Tim on 07825773363
Please bring appropriate clothing for the walk waterproofs, boots or trail shoes and poles if you require them. Please bring lunch water and personal first aid kit. No dogs except assistance dogs. We walk at a fairly brisk pace but we will have a short morning and afternoon break in addition to lunch. There are no toilet stops en route but there are at The Chettle Shop at the conclusion of the walk.
Please park considerately in the village but not in the Village Shop car park. There is a limited amount of parking around the Village Hall so please consider car share.
Chettle lays off the A354 between Blandford Forum and Sixpenny Handley, the turning to Chettle is on the left approximately 1.5 miles NE of Tarrant Hinton. You will see a sign for the shop from either direction on A354. Continue along the lane into the village which is narrow with passing places, till you pass the shop and you will see parking on the next left turn which is the village hall.
Chettle lays off the A354 between Blandford Forum and Sixpenny Handley, the turning to Chettle is on the left approximately 1.5 miles NE of Tarrant Hinton. You will see a sign for the shop from either direction on A354. Continue along the lane into the village which is narrow with passing places, till you pass the shop and you will see parking on the next left turn which is the village hall.
