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Fontmell Down, Hanging Coppice and back through Ashmore

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Overview

From Gore Clump via Fontmell Magna, Fontmell Wood, Ashmore Wood and Gallops. Return via Ashmore. Good views, fields and woods. Hilly and could be muddy. Bring lunch. No booking required

Sunday, 12 November 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 88816 18417
Nearest postcode:
SP5 5AP
what3words:
protester.unravel.reconnect
Start time:
9:30 am

GORE CLUMP 0.2 mile west of Compton Abbas Airfield, 1 mile north of Ashmore turnoff from Blandford to Melbury Abbas road (park under trees)

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