Ludwell to Semley

East Dorset Group

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Overview

A circular walk across rolling countryside with some steep ups and downs, via Wincombe Park, Semley and Donhead St Mary.

Sunday, 29 June 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please bring lunch

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 90148 22448
Nearest postcode:: SP7 0PL
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Meet at the New Remembrance Hall, Ludwell. £1 donation for car parking. Ludwell is on A30 2 miles east of Shaftesbury. From Shaftesbury, turn right just before traffic lights into Charlton Lane, signposted Charlton. After about 100 yds, turn right at sign 'Donhead Sports Club' and the car park is on the right. Please park in the Remembrance Hall area, NOT the Sports Club car park.

Upcoming walks with East Dorset Group

Circular walk from central Verwood via Cranborne Common

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.5 miles