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East Dorset Group

We are the East Dorset Ramblers. We offer friendship and company on walks of from 5 to 15 miles from the Purbecks to the New Forest and beyond.

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
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Overview

A walk via the Stour Valley Way, Parley Green and Throop Mill following fields and riverside paths, no hills, lovely countryside, ducks and swans. We shall have a break near Parley Golf Centre where drinks and toilets are available.  Bring packed lunch for later.  

Sunday, 8 June 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 08267 97973
Nearest postcode:
BH22 8FD
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Start time:
10:30 am

West Parley, meet where the lane called Ridgeway joins Christchurch Road (B3073). Please park discreetly in surrounding roads. Accessible by bus to Parley Cross.

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