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Dorset 4050 Walkers Group

We are the Dorset 4050 Ramblers. We are a friendly, mixed-age group of walkers.

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

We start from the Dray Horse at Brewery Square walk out to Borough Gardens, Hangmans Cottage and make our way out of Dorchester across the "flood plains !!" to Lower Bockhampton. From here we walk to Puddletown Forest, Hardy's Cottage and the Hardy Visitor Centre where we will stop for lunch. After Lunch we head towards Kingston Maurward, Stinsford and back into Dorchester via Fordington. 

Please text Dave the walk leader on 07766473720 if you would like to join this walk.  


 

Sunday, 4 January 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch, plenty to drink and walking boots are recommended because some areas could be very wet and muddy. The weather is likely to be quite cold so please ensure you wear plenty of layers and clothing. This is a toilet friendly walk with toilets near the start, at the visitor centre and at the end of the walk. At the end of the walk there will be option grabbing a drink in one of the locals.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 69094 90147
Nearest postcode:
DT1 1GS
what3words:
prevents.superbly.order
Start time:
10:15 am

The Dray Horse, outside of the Odeon Cinema, Dray Horse Yard, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester. There is free street park fairly close by in Queens Avenue and Coburg Road.

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