A CIRCULAR WALK FROM SHAFTESBURY (SUNDAY JULY 06)

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Overview

Starting from Shaftesbury, this walk heads through woods and pasture land via Upper, Middle and Lower Combe. This undulating walk then heads through Wincombe woods to lower Wincombe, Wincombe Park towards Upper Wincombe before exploring Shaftesbury Ridge, through Enmore Green and St James. There is a final ascent up Gold Hill. Map: EX118.

Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join this walk, please notify the walk leader (Jennifer D 07970113467) or email swrsundaywalks@gmail.com.

If you would like to car share, please let the walk leader know when you book and we will hopefully be able to facilitate this.

There will be two stops during the day for coffee and lunch (please bring a picnic)

Assistance dogs only.

Sunday, 6 July 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.6km / 9.7mi
Ascent:: 259.1m / 850ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 86441 23357
Nearest postcode:: SP7 8QA
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Bleke Street car park (free) SP7 8QA. What3words: memo.assembles.tree.

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