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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.

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Overview

Lovely walk from Maiden Newton, over to Sydling St Nicholas, up and along the ridgeway to Frampton then back to Maiden Newton following the valley.

Very few muddy areas so should be good underfoot for a winter walk.

Some hills, but also level walking.

Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

A few gates but no stiles.

Coffee break at Sydling St Nicholas, lunch near Frampton.

Sorry, no dogs please.

Please check this website post 19:00 on the day before the walk in the rare event it has been cancelled.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 59683 97830
Nearest postcode:
DT2 0AA
what3words:
junction.milky.flickers
Start time:
10:00 am

What3Words: heats.lifeguard.hikes The walk will start from the Memorial Newton War Memorial in the village. Please park respectfully in the roads around the Memorial. Should it be busy, there is additional parking on the road up to the station , or on its approach road.

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