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Exploration of Portland Quarries - Doug's Walk

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Overview

Bus to the top of the Island. Great views as we walk back through quarries, sculptures, tunnels, gorges, inclines, a naval cemetery, and a castle. Good underfoot. One sharp decline.

Saturday, 11 May 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.5km / 5.9mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Morning Walk

Good Cafe available at the end of the walk

No dogs

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 68164 73834
Nearest postcode:
DT5 1AL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Masonic Free Car Park. Ignore the Pay Here Car Park Sign. Drive around Victoria Square to return as if you were going back to Weymouth and enter the Free Car Park. Bus stop across the road. Bus at 10:04.

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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
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.42 per month
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