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South Dorset Group

We are the South Dorset 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 quarterly 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 set out South East from Okeford Hill which lies north of  Turnworth on the road to Okeford Fitzpaine.

The first part of the  route can be rather muddy so waterproof footwear is recommended. It’s a mixture of woodland and open fields as we descend to the picturesque village of Winterborne Stickland.

We continue uphill from Winterborne Stickland to Charity Wood, Dunbuer Lane and Whiteways Farm.

Then onwards and upwards for about 3 miles to Ibberton Hill. We then return along the Wessex Ridgeway back to Okeford Hill.

 

 

Wednesday, 5 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.9km / 11.1mi
Ascent:
320m / 1050ft
Type:
circular

Parking in free designated car park  on the left if travelling north from Turnworth. Larger vehicles can park in the layby at the brow of the hill.

Picnic lunch

No dogs

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 81206 09309
Nearest postcode:
DT11 0EF
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Start time:
10:00 am

Okeford Hill Car Park, North of Turnworth.

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 quarterly 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