Minchington Cross

East Dorset Group

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Overview

A walk out via Rushmore and Chase Woods, then back over Handley and Woodcutts Commons. Paths through woods and fields.

Bring packed lunch

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

If you have not walked with the East Dorset group before, please use the email option on the 'Get in touch about this walk' box to let us know you intend to join the walk. Please be sure that you are fit enough to complete the given distance.

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 95653 16649
Nearest postcode:: DT11 8DG
what3words:: victory.snug.erupts

Start time:: 10:00 am

Minchington Cross is 1 mile SE of Tollard Royal on B3081, at junction with Oakley Lane. Park on grass or verges around the Cross

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