Watercress Bed Walk (NIC3)

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Overview

A leisurely walk with a few ups and downs, past Watercress Beds at Roke Farm, towards Bere Down walking to the Roman Road at Ashley Barn. Returning to Bere Regis via Black Hill.

Sunday, 28 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 160m / 525ft
Type:: circular

Circular walk with only 2 stiles. Picnic No dogs.

Please check this website post 19:00 on the day before the walk in the rare event it has been cancelled.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SY 84659 94812
Nearest postcode:: BH20 7HA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Start point is public car park in Bere Regis

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