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West Dorset Group

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

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

A walk from the King's Statue to the Dorset Centre at end of the Chesil Beach and back via Nothe Fort and Sandsfoot castle along Rodwell trail.  Bring a picnic. Dogs at the discretion of the walk leader. To book please contact Janet on 07947 881635.

Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 67982 79273
Nearest postcode:
DT4 7AA
what3words:
year.flips.tracks
Start time:
10:40 am

Bus stop K6 near King's Statue on the sea front. Park at the Swannery Car Park, Weymouth Park and Ride or bus from Bridport Bus Station at 9.15 am.

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