Symondsbury and Golden Cap

East Dorset Group

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Overview

A strenuous walk from Symondsbury via Golden Cap, Morecombelake, and Ryall. There are some steep climbs along the route.

Bring a picnic lunch.

No booking required

Sunday, 5 October 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:15 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 21.7km / 13.5mi
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 type and given distance of the walk.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SY 44488 93602
Nearest postcode:: DT6 6HB
what3words:: lamppost.defenders.eventful

Start time:: 9:30 am

Meet at church on Mill Lane. Dispersed parking in village - car share recommended.

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