We are the Dorset 4050 Ramblers. We are a friendly, mixed-age group of walkers.
This is a circular walk through some pretty and varied countryside a few miles north-west of Wimborne.
From Tarrant Monkton we head east up toward a gentle ridge before making a gentle descent along good tracks past a number of woodlands to the hamlet of Manswood. We then follow a mixture of old and new footpaths across open land, arriving at the entrance to the Crichel House estate.
Passing through the impressive gateway to the Crichel House estate, we then head north toward Crichel House, turning east to enjoy the woodlands which border Crichel lake. This leads us onto footpaths bringing us back to the ‘New Town’ (in fact, a small hamlet) of Witchampton, crossing the River Allen near Witchampton Mill.
We then take the opportunity to take in the pretty village of Witchampton, with its cob and thatch cottages, before heading west again past Witchampton church. Our route then leads us back up some gentle tracks to a great viewpoint over the Tarrant Valley, enabling our descent back to Tarrant Monkton.
Parking has been arranged – please refer to the details below.
Please text the walk leader to book this walk.
Bring plenty of food and drink to keep you going and please check the weather forecast beforehand and dress appropriately; layers and good waterproof walking boots are recommended.
For any walkers who might want to book a table in the Langton Arms (which has some excellent Tripadvisor reviews) please follow the link provided.
There are NO public toilets on this walk.
No Dogs (except RAD, but let the walk leader know in advance)
Parking has been very kindly offered by the Langton Arms in Tarrant Monkton: we have permission to use the field car park to the front of the pub, adjoining All Saints Church. The entrance to the field car park is directly opposite (i.e. south of) the front of the pub. Please do NOT use the main car park to the pub; a gravel area to the (east) side of the pub – which customers will need throughout the day.
