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A walk from Bockhampton, near Dochester

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Overview

Via Hardy’s birthplace cottage, Duddle Heath, West Knighton, Winterborne Came, Max Gate and Stinsford. Undulating. 895ft ascent.

Sunday, 17 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
272.8m / 895ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 72500 92101
Nearest postcode:
DT2 8QH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet Higher Bockhampton near Dorchester at Thorncombe Wood CP Charges apply for all (eg £7.50 for up to 8 hours payable on departure). Car sharing advised

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