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South Somerset Group

We are the South Somerset Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Via St Catherines Chapel, E Bexington Farm, Dorset Ridgeway, Portesham, E and W Elworth. A number of moderate ascents plus one steep climb from the coast to the Dorset Ridgeway. Assistance dogs only

Sunday, 8 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.5km / 10.9mi
Ascent:
423.7m / 1390ft
Type:
circular

Assistance dogs only

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 57721 84616
Nearest postcode:
DT3 4JH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet Abbotsbury Swannery car park (free) New Barn Lane.

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