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Overview

A walk from Dorchester West station taking in the villages and hamlets of Came, Whitcombe and West Stafford, visiting local churches. 

Train from Bristol Temple Meads 08:03, arriving Dorchester West 10:08

Train from Weymouth 9:30, arriving Dorchester West 9:43

Returning from Dorchester West:

To Bristol 17:42

To Weymouth: 16:13

Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Good paths which are mostly level.

Bring picnic lunch

Time for tea in Dorchester after the walk

Registered Assistance dogs only

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 68817 90245
Nearest postcode:
DT1 2LZ
what3words:
tucked.applied.canny
Start time:
10:15 am

meet outside main station entrance

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE