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Overview

We will walk through Appledore Woods, along the stream at Linford bottom and across Rockford Common to lunch at The Red Shoot Inn (or picnic nearby).  The pub is near the car park so it would be possible to walk for just the morning.  In the afternoon we will take another route around the area to. the pub to finish back at the car park.

The pub will appreciate pre-orders for lunch and details will be circulated a week ahead.

Thursday, 25 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.6km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
166m / 545ft
Type:
circular

Forest and common paths.  No road walking, no stiles, and I think not even any gates!

A few gentle,  but not extended slopes.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 18470 09241
Nearest postcode:
BH24 3QT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Appleslade bottom car park

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