CRANBORNE DROVES WAY STAGE 2

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Overview

PLEASE USE THE EMAIL LINK PROVIDED TO LET THE LEADER KNOW YOU ARE COMING BEFORE 8PM ON 1 AUGUST 2025 SO THAT THE LEADER CAN COMPLETE THE REGISTER OF ATTENDEES. WE MAY GO EARLY IF ALL THAT HAVE REGISTERED ARE THERE.

The walk will start from the car park at Martin Down Nature Reserve just off the A354 and north east of Bockerly Junction on OS Maps. The first part will involve walking via Cow Down Hill to Bowerchalke in time to catch the 11.03, No 29 bus to Ludwell. From there it is a gradual climb to Win Green at 227 metres to then walk eastward on the Cranborne Droves Way along the scenic ridge to Cow Down Hill and thence back to the car park.

Saturday, 2 August 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.6km / 12.2mi
Ascent:: 291.1m / 955ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 03698 20099
Nearest postcode:: SP5 5RH
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Car Park at Martin Down Nature Reserve

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