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East Dorset Group

We are the East Dorset Ramblers. We offer friendship and company on walks of from 5 to 15 miles from the Purbecks to the New Forest and beyond.

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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 walk with good views on farmland tracks, footpaths and quiet lanes via Harley Down, the edge of Gussage All Saints, and Bowerswain, and returning to Wimborne St Giles.  May be muddy underfoot in places.   One stile.  

Bring lunch. 

Sunday, 9 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 03077 12010
Nearest postcode:
BH21 5LZ
what3words:
proper.thunder.butlers
Start time:
10:00 am

Dispersed parking in the village. Meet at the painted signpost on the grass triangle by the school on Parsonage Lane.

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