Longham SVW Shortie (plus pub lunch)

This walk includes a lunch at the Angel pub near Longham, open to all but with an opportunity to say a big ‘thank you’ to the group’s walk leaders for their efforts by inviting them to a meal partly paid from group funds. See later for booking meals.

A shortish walk (for once) with the above purpose, but surprisingly pretty involving river, woodland, heath and lakeside views, substantially on good solid paths and virtually level throughout, though being near the Stour (includes a section of the Stour Valley Way) some mud and moisture cannot be ruled out! We begin at the pub, heading off across heath and woodland tracks toward Pompey’s Corner, passing Knoll Gardens and joining the Ferndown Stour and Forest Trail to Longham Lakes, and then to the SVW through Millhams Nature Reserve, onward to Dudsbury Rings, and through lovely deciduous woodland in a closing stretch that returns us to the pub, for lunch, a drink or nowt, as you prefer.    

Note: our group walks quite briskly; while this route isn’t at all demanding of terrain or distance for many, if you have any concerns about fitness/capability please contact the walk leader in advance.

Meet Point (Description): 

The Angel Inn car park – just off Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown.

Grid Reference/Postcode: SZ068991/BH22 9AP

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Any additional guidance to reach meet point:

The pub has allowed us to park in its good sized area; please do so considerately and share wherever possible to limit the space we need, as well as our carbon footprint.

Booking info

Please buy (free) tickets via Ticket Tailor using the following link:

https://buytickets.at/walksfordorset4050ramblers/1451295

Numbers are limited at the discretion of the walk leader. Anyone turning up without booking beyond the planned maximum for the walk may not be permitted to start.

If you cannot attend please cancel your ticket through the site so others can take a place.

If any issues please contact the walk leader.

Lunch arrangements: The Angel offers a variety of meals - see menu and select Sunday menu via this webpage: https://www.theangellongham.co.uk/food-menu/ . I’m informed that roasts will be pork, chicken, beef or veggie option listed.

Please advise the walk leader by text ASAP and ideally no later than Friday 8/11 if you wish to book, stating your preferred meal choice.

Walk leaders: a discount applies for you on the day.

Leader: Andy

Contact number: 07786377101

What you need to consider:

• Toilet visit – pub at the end only
• Good walking boots/shoes – be prepared for anything!
• Bring enough drink for the walk
• Dogs – assistance dogs only please