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Overview

We meet at the rear of The Countryman Inn car park, East Knighton. Free Parking. Level walk through Winfrith Nature Reserve, some road walking along Jubilee Trail before walking along a wooded track to Winfrith. Then, follow the boundary fence back before taking a track back to The Countryman Inn, where food is served from noon.

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.9km / 6.8mi
Ascent:: 76.2m / 250ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/tadnoll-winfrith-heath

Picnic lunch or Countryman Inn

No Dogs

Toilets at the end.

Generally good underfoot but muddy in places. Boots recommended.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SY 81088 85672
Nearest postcode:: DT2 8LL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Park to rear of The Countryman Inn Car Park

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