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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 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

An inland walk for winter. No sea water but several rivers to cross, the Frome, the Hooke, Toller Brook, a stream from the Eggardon direction (extra cake to anyone who can name it!) and across the Frome to finish. The paths are well walked, wet in parts, and there are potential good views of Dorset downland. There is one short stretch on a lane, and one very short bit of B road. It is an undulating walk, but there are no steep slopes.

 

Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Picnic

No dogs

Please check this website post 19:00 on the day before the walk in the rare event it has been cancelled.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 59703 97827
Nearest postcode:
DT2 0AA
what3words:
heats.lifeguard.hikes
Start time:
10:00 am

The walk will start from the Memorial Newton War Memorial in the village. Please park respectfully in the roads around the Memorial. Should it be busy, there is additional parking on the road up to the station , or on its approach 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