We are the Dorset 4050 Ramblers. We are a friendly, mixed-age group of walkers.
Walk Description:
NOTE: In total it's just under 11 miles but there's an option which halves that for those who want just a morning jaunt. See later details.
We begin in the heart of historic Sherborne, leaving it behind soon after along mostly good paths through fields, woods and farms. We have one notable climb (in the first half), rising to get fine views of Sherborne’s two castles and lake, as well as panoramas of the gentle hills in this area.
At about 5 miles (roughly 2 hours) we pause just outside Sherborne, allowing any early leavers to depart. Then climbing immediately, we will stop soon after for a lunch break, before then joining the Macmillan Way, edging woodland for a large part along fields and tracks and eventually reaching the streets of Sherborne from the west. Here the plan would be to stop off near the finish for refreshments in a suitable hostelry, then back to the original car park start point.
At this time of year, it is almost certain to be muddy in places - unless it has all frozen!
Walk Leader: Andy
Note: our group walks quite briskly; while this route isn’t demanding of terrain or distance, if you have any concerns about fitness/capability please contact the walk leader in advance.
Please car share wherever possible – if for no other reason, parking charges of £6 for the day now apply at the planned meet point.
Booking info
Please buy (free) tickets via Ticket Tailor using the link above.
Numbers may be limited at the discretion of the walk leader. Anyone turning up without booking and/or where beyond the maximum for the walk may not be permitted to start.
If you cannot attend please cancel your ticket through the site so others can take a place.
If any issues please contact the walk leader.
What you need to consider:
Further notes to return to car park start point from the half-way stage:
You will be at the junction of the B3145 and New Road. Directly opposite you will see the continuation of the B3145 into the town. Cross the road junction and follow it into town. After about 5 minutes turn right into Ludbourne road and follow this until you see Sainsbury’s on your right. Signs to the Culverhayes should be easily seen just off to the left.
Culverhayes Long Stay Car Park (charges now apply) Believed to be £6 for the full day.
