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South Dorset Group

We are the South 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

Charminster Down, Crete Bottom, Cowden Hill, Forston Farm.

Quite hilly.

Picnic lunch.

No dogs.

Saturday, 12 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 67558 93027
Nearest postcode:
DT2 9FR
what3words:
jubilant.tricky.rear
Start time:
10:00 am

Starts from Charminster Depot on Wanchard Lane. Park on roadside in front of Depot.

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