WNW of the Iwernes

South Dorset Group

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Overview

The walk encompasses Iwerne Minster, West Orchard, Manston, Child Okeford, and Hambledon Hill Fort, then back to Iwerne Courtney.

The walk is relatively flat with a few short steep climbs.

Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 18km / 11.2mi
Ascent:: 225.6m / 740ft
Type:: circular

Picnic

No dogs

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

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 86038 12443
Nearest postcode:: DT11 8RF
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Iwerne Courtney church car park. Parking donation.

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