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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

From our start point in Lubbecke Way, we head out across the water meadows (now bone dry) then along the Frome Valley Way to reach Lower Bockhampton and Kingston Mauward. After a stop for coffee at Stinsford Church, we rejoin the Frome Valley Way and continue on around the north of Dorchester via Cokers Frome, Frome Whitfield and Lower Burton.  Our return route skirts the edge of Dorchester and follows the River Frome past Hangmans Cottage and Mill Lane.

Sunday, 27 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
77.7m / 255ft
Type:
circular

The walk is mostly flat (there are a few short hills) with no stiles. We follow well defined and maintained paths and bridleways, but there is some road walking.

PLEASE NOTE - this is a morning walk and we will not be stopping for lunch. We will have a drinks break at about 11.00am when we arrive at Stinsford Church.

No dogs.

Please check the website at 7.00pm on the day before the walk in the event the walk has been cancelled due to inclement weather or other circumstances. 

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 70492 90352
Nearest postcode:
DT1 1WS
what3words:
twigs.sending.polar
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at the junction of Lubbecke Way and Long Bridge Way by the Red Cow building. There is plenty of roadside parking along Lubbecke Way.

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