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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.

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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

Starting from Lyscombe Farm nature reserve car park, we head towards Doles Ash Farm  and Piddletrenthide. Crossing the Piddle we continue Southwards to White Lackington, Doles Hill Plantation and back to Thorncombe Farm.

Views from the ridges contrast with the jumble of well maintained houses in the valley bottom.

Generally undulating, but with about 160m of ascent from the river area.

Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
164m / 538ft
Type:
circular

The carpark is hidden on the north side of the road, immediately adjacent to Thorncombe Farm. 

It is a circular walk, please bring lunch, but no dogs.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 73299 00501
Nearest postcode:
DT2 7RF
what3words:
heartless.foremost.tulip
Start time:
10:00 am

Carpark adjacent to Thorncombe Farm

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