We are the North Dorset Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Julia M.
From the car park we follow the Hardy Way downhill to Brianspuddle and then along a quiet lane to Throop. Crossing the River Piddle, we pass Turners Puddle church with a display of snowdrops and then follow the Jubilee Trail and field paths to Tolpuddle. We recross the River Piddle and follow a green lane uphill to Southover Heath with more snowdrops on display. Lunch is at Pallington Clump with good views if the weather is kind. We return along forest roads and paths across Affpuddle and Bryants Puddle Heaths.
Walking on tracks, bridleways, paths and short road sections – but boots/gaiters/over trousers essential at this time of year. A few stiles in the first half of the walk.
A varied landscape of small hamlets, farmland, water meadows, crystal clear rivers, woodland and heaths. Lots of sinkholes – some flooded – and ancient tumuli. Explanation boards in Tolpuddle set out the story of the Martyrs. Gently undulating terrain with one slightly steeper descent.
Packed lunch.
Assistance Dogs only.
Booking opens at 10.00 28/01/26 and closes 10.00 03/02/26
Email a contact phone number to the walk leader using the link in the black box near the top of the page.
Park at Culpepper Dish (free) car park. Address is 1, The Pines, Briantspuddle, DT2 7HZ. The OS grid reference is SY815925 and what3words is dandelions.sometime.riverside.
