Semley, round the castles of Wardour

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Overview

An undulating walk from Semley via Donhead St Andrew and Wardour Castles, old and new.

2 breaks along the way, please bring lunch.

Sunday, 13 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 89202 26862
Nearest postcode:: SP7 9AU
what3words:: model.trickster.bravo

Start time:: 10:00 am

Gather by St Leonards Church, Semley. Dispersed parking nearby.

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