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Our walks are not graded, but an indication of the nature of the walk can be found under ‘Description’. For further details about the individual walks, please contact the leader, who will enlarge upon the type of walk, likely pace, and meeting arrangements.

You do not have to be a member of the Ramblers Association to come along to our walks; but it is Ramblers Association policy that you will be expected to join after three 'trial' walks, and/or if you intend to walk with us frequently.

Please take plenty to drink, and a packed lunch – unless otherwise stated all walks will have a picnic lunch stop; there will be stops for drinks as required.

Where dogs are allowed on the walks, they must be ON LEADS at all times.

To submit a walk, download a printable form here.

Disclaimer: All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being of paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important therefore that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.

Any incident, accident or injury that occurs on any of our walks must be reported to Barry on 01747 855739

Abbreviations:                                          

CP Car Park  NT National Trust JT Jubilee Trail

WESSEX WANDERER 

Public Guided Walks from stations on the Weymouth to Bristol Railway Line. Organised and led by members of the Avon, Dorset, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire Areas of Ramblers.

With support from the Heart of Wessex Rail Partnership and First Great Western.

Download the Wessex Wanderer programme here. (PDF 162KB)

 

BAD WEATHER – PLEASE NOTE that if the weather or forecast is poor, it is ESSENTIAL to telephone the Leader before setting out.

PROGRAMME INFORMATION:

For the printable version, click on the file to the right.

 
Walks programme

March 2012 to June 2012 - walks programme

(PDF 4.0KB)

Walks programme November 2011 - February 2012 - walks programme (PDF
Walks programme July 2011 to October 2011-walks programme (PDF 37KB)
Walks programme March 2011 to June 2011 - walks programme
(PDF 39KB)

Previous walks are located in our Member Zone, Archive section.
FEBRUARY 2012
Date Time Miles Meeting
Place
Grid Ref.
Map Description Leader(s) Tel No. Dogs / No dogs
8/2/2012 10:00 7 Pamphill Green, near Kingston Lacy Church Exp 118S
ST 989 008
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Easy pace, undulating, to Badbury Rings Bruce & Jan 01258 817942 07746 586346 Sorry no dogs
12/2/2012 10:00 8 Gillingham, near Wyke School. Park along Deane Avenue Exp 129E
ST 799 265
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Bugley, Bowden, Stour Valley Way Richard & Sally 01747 824359 Sorry no dogs
15/2/2012 10:00 7 Sherborne, Dancing Hill Playing Field CP Exp 129E
ST 641 156
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Easy pace, undulating. MacMillan Way, Lillington, Green Lane Simon 01747 854290 07920 093678 On leads at all times
19/2/2012 10:00 10.5 Byway near Fovant Hut Exp 118N
SU 004 267
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Moderate pace - a Wiltshire Wander Andy & Jane 01258 820592 Sorry no dogs
22/2/2012 10:00 6-7 Sturminster Mill Exp 129E
ST 782 135
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Staedy pace, varied terrain. Towards Broad Oak, Okeford Fitzpaine. Muddy Jan W 01963 362162 07713 328723 Sorry no dogs
26/2/2012 10:00 8.5 Pimperne Village Hall Exp 118S
ST 903 097
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Moderate pace, undulating. Wessex Ridgeway, Muddy Sheila & David 01747 824705 01747 826542 Sorry no dogs
29/2/2012 10:00 7.5 Stourton Caundle. Park tidily in village, meet near Trooper Exp 129E
ST 715 149
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Easy pace and terrain. Varied scenery, via Stock Gaylard. Good views with mud. Peter 01258 450081 On leads at all times
MARCH 2012
Date Time Miles Meeting
Place
Grid Ref.
Map Description Leader(s) Tel No. Dogs / No dogs
4/3/2012 10:00 14.5 Lay-by on A357 North of Durweston Exp 118 & 117
ST855 090
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Moderate pace. Via Jubilee Trail, .Hod & Hambledon Hills, 1,800' of ascent. Simon 01747 854290 07920 093678 Sorry no dogs
7/3/2012 10:00 6.5 Broadwindsor Craft Centre CP Exp 116
ST440 024
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Lewesdon and Pilsdon Pen, long views, and ancient forts. 1000' ascent Linda 01935 872616 07732670347 Sorry no dogs
11/3/2012 10:00 10 Rockbourne Village Hall, park on roadside. (NE of Cranborne) OL 22W
SU114 183
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Moderate pace, undulating. Mizmaze and Breamore Richard & Sally 01747 824359 On leads at all times
14/3/2012 10:00 8.5 Chettle Church Exp 118N
ST952 133
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Mostly level. Jubilee Trail & Pimperne Wood. Lovely views Steve & Margaret 01747 834466 Sorry no dogs
18/3/2012 10:00 6 University of Bath public CP, near the Sports Village. Free on Sundays. Exp 155
ST774 643
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National Trust Bath Skyline Walk. Undulating. Fairly short walk, allowing time for other activities after the walk - e.g. visit Bath Jan & Pat 01963 362162 07713 328723 Sorry no dogs
21/3/2012 10:00 9 Martin Down CP (off A354) Exp 118N
SU037 201
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Easy terrain, moderate pace. Martin Down, Bokerly Ditch, Pentridge. Peter 01258 450081 On leads at all times
25/3/2012 10:00 10 Studland South Beach NT CP. Free to NT Members OL 15E
SZ038 826
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Moderate pace. Old Harry Rocks & Agglestone Rock Ann & Mel 01935 431851 Sorry no dogs
28/3/2012 10:00 8.8 Windy Corner, Tarrant Rushton Airfield Exp 118
ST949 061
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Flat, easy terrain, via Shapwick and Badbury Rings Simon 01747 854290 07920 093678 On leads at all times
APRIL 2012
Date Time Miles Meeting
Place
Grid Ref.
Map Description Leader(s) Tel No. Dogs / No dogs
1/4/2012 10:00 9 Bere Regis CP (Recycling Centre) Exp 117
SY846 948
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Moderate pace, undulating. Bloxworth Heath. Richard & Sally 01747 824359 On leads at all times
4/4/2012 10:00 10 Pamphill Green Exp 118S
ST989 008
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Steady pace, varied terrain. Wimborne Minster, High Hall B&J 01747 855739 Sorry no dogs
8/4/2012 10:00 9-10 Milton Abbas - meet by St Catherine's Surgery Exp 117E
ST808 022
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Moderate pace, some hills. Binghams Melcombe, Hilton Peter 01258 450081 On leads at all times
11/4/2012 10:00 8.5 Shapwick Church, park in village Exp 118
ST937 017
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Easy pace, to Badbury Rings, Kingston Lacy Park & White Hill Bruce & Jan 01258 817942 07746 586346 Sorry no dogs
14/4/2012 19:30 1 Salt Cellar, Shaftesbury Exp 118
ST863 229
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Spring Supper See website home page for details Barry 01747 855739 Sorry no dogs
15/4/2012 10:00 11.5 Portesham, on roadside near Kings Arms OL 15
SY602
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Moderate pace. Through Silly How! Andy & Jane 01258 820592 Sorry no dogs
18/4/2012 10:00 7.5 Eggardon Hill, Shatcombe Lane Exp 117W
SY550 948
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Moderate pace, undulating. Castle, forset and views. Ian 01935 851721 Sorry no dogs
22/4/2012 10:00 8.5 Alfred's Tower CP, Stourhead Exp 142
ST749 354
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3 Counties Walk. Via Penselwood, Bonham and Stourhead. Hilly bits Liz L 01963 370269 On leads at all times
25/4/2012 10:00 8 Fiddleford Mill CP Exp 129
ST801 135
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Easy pace, to Manston, Orchard and Hammoon Bruce & Jan 01258 817942 07746 586346 On leads at all times
29/4/2012 10:00 10.5 Bere Regis main CP Exp 117E
SY846 948
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Moderate pace Anon 01963 362162 Sorry no dogs
MAY 2012
Date Time Miles Meeting
Place
Grid Ref.
Map Description Leader(s) Tel No. Dogs / No dogs
2/5/2012 10:00 8.8 Milborne Port East St CP Exp 129
ST679 187
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Moderate pace, undulating, 900' ascent. Purse Caundle, Plumley Wood & Goathill Simon 01747 854290 07920 093678 On leads at all times
6/5/2012 10:00 11 Farnham. Park in village, meet by Museum PH Exp 118N
ST959 151
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Moderate pace, over easy terrain. Via Chettle & Jubilee Trail. Rolling countryside. Peter 01258 450081 On leads at all times
9/5/2012 10:00 7 Lydlinch, near village hall Exp 129
ST743 136
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Easy pace, viatourton Caundle, Thornhill Park & Caundle Brook Peter 01258 450081 On leads at all times
13/5/2012 10:00 7 Broadwindsor Craft Centre CP Exp 116
ST440 024
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2 easy ascents to Lewesdon Hill & Pilsdon Pen. 2 Poets, great views. Teas available in Craft Centre after walk. Graham 01935 817531 07875 765844 Sorry no dogs
16/5/2012 10:00 8.5 Studland village, Heath Green Road. OL 15E
SZ031 824
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Easy going with no hills. Heathland with sea views. Ian 01935 851721 Sorry no dogs
20/5/2012 10:00 10-11 Fonthill Bishop. Fonthill Estate Office CP (SP3 5SH) Exp 143
ST936 330
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Steady pace, varied terrain. Fonthill Estate, Chilmark, Sherrington B&J 01747 855739 Sorry no dogs
23/5/2012 10:00 9 Ibberton Hill CP Exp 117E
ST793 073
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Moderate pace, undulating. Down to Pleck and up to Charity Wood Sheila D 01747 824705 On leads at all times
27/5/2012 10:00 9 Wincombe Business Park, Shaftesbury Exp 118N
ST871 241
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Moderate pace. One steep hill. Bottoms and Tops, Shells, Rings & Rhodes. Sheila & David 01747 824705 01747 826542 Sorry no dogs
30/5/2012 10:00 9 Sheeplands Lane, Sherborne Exp 129E
ST628 169
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Steady pace, mixed terrain. 500' ascent. Wheatsheaf Farm and Oborne. Shorter walk of 6.5 miles from Oborne Church, at 11.00 am. Leaders will return walkers to Oborne afterwards.PLEASE CONTACT LEADERS BEFORE WALK IF THIS OPTION CHOSEN David and Sue 01935 812456 07596 806239 On leads at all times
30/5/2012 11:00 6.5 Oborne Exp 129E
ST655 185
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This is shorter version of walk from Sheeplands Lane RING LEADERS FOR INFORMATION David and Sue 01935 812456 07596 806239 On leads at all times
JUNE 2012
Date Time Miles Meeting
Place
Grid Ref.
Map Description Leader(s) Tel No. Dogs / No dogs
3/6/2012 10:00 10 Iwerne Minster. Park in village, meet by PO/shop Exp 118
ST866 143
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Steady pace over comfortable terrain. Handcocks Bottom, Everley Warren, Rough Fround B&J 01747 855739 Sorry no dogs
6/6/2012 10:00 7.5 Mappowder. Park tidily in village, meet by Church Exp 117E
ST735 060
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Easy pace, undulating, via Hazelbury Bryan, Stoke Wake. Good views Peter 01258 450081 On leads at all times


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