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Martin Down National Nature Reserve

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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.

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Overview

A fairly flat  walk via Garston Woods on bridleways and farm tracks 

Monday, 25 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring lunch.

No dogs please

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 03664 20054
Nearest postcode:
SP5 5RH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Martin Down Nature Reserve car park (free), signposted off the A354.

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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles

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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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