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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

The walk starts from the free public car park at Maiden Castle. Following a circuit of the Castle, we head inland skirting the west of Poundbury, taking care when we cross the A35 and around to Poundbury Hill Fort.  We return via The Great Field, Brownsword Hall and past The Thomas Hardye School.

Saturday, 27 January 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

The route follows well marked paths and tracks. Some road walking is involved.

The climb up to Maiden Castle from the car park can be slippy after periods of rain or if it is frosty. Walking boots and walking poles are advisable.

No dogs please, as we will be crossing fields containing cattle and sheep.

Refreshments and toilets should be available at the PiP Cafe on The Great Field, but a picnic lunch is always a good option.

The walk may be cancelled in the event of bad weather, please check with the walk leader on 07720 890196 if in doubt.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 66830 88917
Nearest postcode:
DT2 9PP
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Start time:
10:30 am

The walk will start from Maiden Castle, where there is free parking. Please try and arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time to allow for booting up.

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