Wednesday 10th June - Abbotsbury - Booking preferred

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Overview

Starting from the centre of Abbotsbury we’ll have a steep ascent to the Hardy Way / South Dorset Ridgeway with views across Lyme Bay to Portland and Devon. We’ll walk westwards before dropping down to Chesil Beach and the SW Coast Path / Macmillan Way.

Picnic lunch on the beach.

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 229.5m / 753ft
Type:: circular

Packed lunch.

Assistance Dogs only.

Booking opens at 10.00 02/06/26 and closes 10.00 09/06/26

Email a contact phone number to the walk leader using the link in the black box near the top of the page.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SY 57860 85206
Nearest postcode:: DT3 4JL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Rodden Row CP in Abbotsbury £1 per hour Grid reference: SY 5785 8527 Postcode: DT3 4JL

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