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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

Overview

A hilly walk over the chalk downs and woods south of Melbury Abbas.  Some steep ground will be crossed - you may find walking poles useful for security.  There will be two breaks.  Please bring a picnic lunch.

There are no facilities on the route.

Assistance dogs only

 

Thursday, 25 December 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you have not walked with the East Dorset group before, please use the 'email' option in the 'Get in touch about this walk' box to let us know that you intend to join the walk.  

Please be sure that you are fit enough for the given distance

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 88597 18623
Nearest postcode:
SP5 5AP
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Start time:
9:30 am

National Trust car park, Fontmell and Melbury Downs, Spread Eagle Hill. (free)

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