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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 quarterly 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

This short walk around Thorncombe Wood is limited to family and close friends of Belinda Bentley who was a longstanding and much respected member of the South Dorset group.

The walk will be followed by a lunch at the 'Under the Greenwood Tree' cafe at the visitor centre. Lunches must be booked in advance because the cafe has limited space.

 

Saturday, 27 April 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.2km / 2.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Participants should meet at 10.15. The walk will start at 10.30.

Pre-booking is essential as numbers will be limited. Numbers have to be confirmed to the cafe by Kate two weeks prior to the walk. Menus will then be provided to participants. Please send menu choices to Kate by 20th April at the latest..

Please contact Kate on kate@kategocher18.plus.com or 07733 171499 if you wish to attend. 

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 72479 92217
Nearest postcode:
DT2 8QH
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Start time:
10:15 am

Dorset Council car park near Hardy's Cottage at Higher Brockhampton. There is a fee payable for all, including NT members (except vehicle tax exempt blue badge holders in which case staff at the visitor centre must be given details on arrival) Please car share if possible

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 quarterly 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