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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
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Overview

A walk from Ringwood centre via Blashford Lake, Rockford and Rockford Common, mainly level with some gentle hills.  Wooded and open heathland with some good views from Rockford Common.  Bring packed lunch.

Saturday, 27 September 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Park in the Furlong Long Stay car park at Ringwood (£4.20 for 4 hours).  This car park is accessible by bus using the X6 bus from Bournemouth or Poole.  For further details, see - https://www.morebus.co.uk/services/WDBC/X6

There are toilets and refreshments available at the car park and at Rockford.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 14652 05473
Nearest postcode:
BH24 1AT
what3words:
bluffing.union.lighten
Start time:
11:00 am

Meet in the Long Stay car park. If coming by bus, this is north west from the bus stops across the Short Stay 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