MELBURY HILL - ASHMORE (CHRISTMAS DAY 2025)

South Wiltshire Group

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Overview

Hilly walk over the chalk downs south of Melbury Abbas, Some steep ground will be crossed; you may find walking poles useful for security. There are no facilities on route. Map: EX118.

Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join this walk, please notify the walk leader (Andy R 07919232759) or email swrsundaywalks@gmail.com. The walk is joint with East Dorset.

If you would like to car share, please let the walk leader know when you book and we will hopefully be able to facilitate this.

There will be two stops during the day for coffee and lunch (please bring a picnic)

Assistance dogs only.

Thursday, 25 December 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16km / 9.9mi
Ascent:: 390m / 1280ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 88617 18718
Nearest postcode:: SP5 5AP
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Start time:: 9:30 am

National Trust car park (free) Fontmell & Melbury Downs, Spread Eagle. What3words: tutored.evolution.scuba.

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