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North Dorset Group

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

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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

 

An undulating easy walk following the Frome before a gradual ascent to the top of Town Hill to enjoy far-reaching views (hopefully!) before following Long and Compton Bottoms to the MacMillan Way via Notton Bottom and finishing along the Frome Valley Trail.

There is a shallow stream crossing, so good boots are recommended, but the walk is generally along lanes and tracks.

Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.6km / 7.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Packed lunch.

Assistance Dogs only.

Booking opens at 10.00 05/08/25 and closes 10.00 12/08/25

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 62436 94972
Nearest postcode:
DT2 9NF
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Start time:
10:00 am

Free parking. Turn off the A37 into Frampton. Continue through the village passing the garage and church and turn left signposted Southover, Tibbs Hollow and Rose Garden. Park in the layby immediately on your left before the bridge and opposite the village green. There is space for 10/11 cars but if full more parking can be found further along the road in the village hall car park.

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