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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.

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

A short circular walk preceeding the Leader's  lunch. Start at the Brewer's Arms heading towards the South Dorset Ridgeway via Wylye Croft Farm. Head West to the Shake Holes and return past Pen Barn Farm and Grove Hill bottom. Plenty of Tumuli and pleasing vistas from the ridge line.

Saturday, 9 March 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
186m / 610ft
Type:
circular

Parking at the Brewer's Arms pub in Martinstown. Short coffee stop, no dogs.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 64499 89001
Nearest postcode:
DT2 9LB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start at Brewer's Arms pub in Martinstown

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