A walk from Shillingstone

East Dorset Group

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Overview

A circular walk from Shillingstone via Okeford Hill - one steep hill.

Bring lunch

Sunday, 23 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
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 given distance.

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 82263 11963
Nearest postcode:: DT11 0QX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Park and meet in Shillingstone trailway car park. Be aware that access to the car park is via a one way system off the A357.

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