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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 if you 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.

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

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.

To view a map of the meeting place, click on the 'View' in the

Grid Ref. column below.

 
Walks programme March 2010 to June 2010 - walks programme
(PDF 21KB)
Walks programme November 2009 to February 2010 - walks programme
(PDF 21KB)

Previous walks are located in our Member Zone, Archive section.

FEBRUARY 2010
Date Time Miles Meeting
Place
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Description Leader(s) Tel No. Dogs / No Dogs
Weds 03/02/10 10:00 7 Gillingham – by Haywain Exp 129
ST 815 261
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Easy pace, nearly level terrain Margaret & Steve 01747 834466 Sorry no dogs
Sunday 07/02/10 10:00 9.5 Kimmeridge Smedmore Hill OL 15
SY 916 800
View
Moderate pace – Purbeck Hills Jane & Andy 01258 820592 Sorry no dogs
Weds 10/02/10 10:00 6.5 Broadwindsor Craft Centre Exp 116
ST 439 024
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Moderate pace, 2 hills – one wooded. 1000’ ascent. Lewesdon Hill and Pilsdon Pen Linda 01935 872616 Sorry no dogs
Sunday 14/02/10 10:00 9 Penselwood X roads Exp 142
ST 756 315
View
Moderate pace, undulating. Winter woods Sheila & Bob 01747 821269 Sorry no dogs
Weds 17/02/10 10:00 7.1 Evershot Village Hall Exp 117
ST 575 046
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Undulating, moderate pace. Via MacMillan Way Link, Clarkham Cross, Melbury Osmond, Melbury Park Simon 01747 854290 Mob 07914 969195  
Sunday 21/02/10 10:00 9 Odcombe Village Hall Exp 117
ST 509 153
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Hilly, moderate pace. Ham Hill (steep way up) Sheila & David 01747 824705 Sorry no dogs
Weds 24/02/10 10:00 7 Gillingham Waitrose overflow CP Exp 129
ST 806 264
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Pot luck route – depends on weather Sally 01747 824359  
SATURDAY 27/02/10 20th ANNIVERSARY BARN DANCE - SEE MEMBER ZONE FOR MORE DETAILS. Sorry no dogs
Sunday 28/02/10 10:00 9.5 Winterborne Stickland North St Exp 117
ST 835 047
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North Dorset Hills and Valleys J&B 01747 855739 Sorry no dogs


MARCH 2010
Date Time Miles Meeting
Place
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Description Leader(s) Tel No. Dogs / No Dogs
Weds 03/03/10 10:00 7.8 Opposite Minterne Magna Church Exp 117
ST 659 043
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Moderate pace, some hills, Via Upcerne, Common Farm, Lyons Gate Simon 01747 854290 Mob 07914 969195 On leads at all times
Sunday 07/03/10 10:00 10 NT CP South Beach Studland OL 15E
SZ 038 826
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Moderate pace. Via Agglestone & Old Harry Rocks JOINT WITH SOUTH SOMERSET Ann & Mel 01935 431851 Sorry no dogs
Weds 10/03/10 10:00 8.1 FOR DETAILS contact Jan Sorry no dogs
Sunday 14/03/10 10:00 7.5 Meet Outside White Hart Yetminster Exp 129
ST 593 108
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Moderate pace, muddy, undulating, no steep hills. Knighton, Thornford, B. Abbas Linda 01935 872616 Sorry no dogs
Weds 17/03/10 10:00 8 FOR DETAILS contact Jan Sorry no dogs
Sunday 21/03/10 09:30 6+4 Gillingham Station for 09.47 train to Salisbury Exp 130
SU 136 302
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Train arrives 10.21. Figure of 8 walk from Station.  6m, then 4m.  Moderate pace. Ring leaders for details. Andy & Jane 01258 820592 Sorry no dogs
Weds 24/03/10 10:00 7 Semley Church Exp 118N
ST 892 269
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Moderate pace, undulating, one gentle climb, 10 stiles. Farmland, woods & views Ian 01935 851721 Sorry no dogs
Sat 27/03/10 10:00 8.5 Kettle Bridge CP Cerne Abbas Exp 117
ST 663 014
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Moderate pace. Chalk downland river valley. 2 steep ascents. Giants Head, Linda 01935 872616 Sorry no dogs
Weds 31/03/10 10:00 8 Recycling CP Bere Regis Exp 117
SY 846 948
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Steady pace. 750’ ascent . to Brockhill & Throop Jan & Bruce 01258 817942
Mob 07746 586346
On leads at all times


APRIL 2010
Date Time Miles Meeting
Place
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Description Leader(s) Tel No. Dogs / No Dogs
Easter Sunday 04/04/10 10:00 10 Norden CP&R nr Corfe Castle £2.00 Toilets OL15 E
SY 957 829
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Moderate pace. Undulating. MID-MORNING SNACK. Late lunch. Views & Swyre Head. Sally & Richard 01747 824359 On leads at all times
Weds 07/04/10 10:00 8 Milton Abbas opposite pub Exp 117
ST 809 022
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Steady pace, fields and woods. 1000’ ascent. To W’borne Clenston Jan & Bruce 01258 817942
Mob 07746 586346
On leads at all times
Sunday 11/04/10 10:00 9-10 Piddletrenthide Primary School Possible fee? Exp 117E
SY 707 994
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Moderate pace, could be muddy. Steady ascent Ball Hill, Folly Gap, Dorset Gap (Primroses?) Long downhill Graham 01935 817531 Mob 07875 765844 Sorry no dogs
Weds 14/04/10 10:00 7+ Larmer Tree Gdns Exp 118N
ST 944 169
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Moderate pace. Undulating downs/valleys. Tollard Royal, Rushmore & Tinkley Bottom Ian 01935 851721 Sorry no dogs
Sunday 18/04/10 10:00 8.5 Sika Trail Wareham Forest OL15
SY 903 895
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Moderate pace, mainly flat via Woolsbarrow Fort Sheila & David 01747 824705 Sorry no dogs
Weds 21/04/10 10:00 6.5 Montacute Square Exp 129W ST 498 170
View
Moderate pace. Undulating. Ham Hill, Norton-sub-Hamdon, Tinkers Bubble Ann & Mel 01935 431851 Sorry no dogs
Sunday 25/04/10 10:00 10 Mere Down Exp 143
ST 824 344
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Moderate pace, undulating, 350’ ascent. Cross Dyke, Charnage Down Simon 01747 854290 Mob 07914969195 On leads at all times
Weds 28/04/10 10:00 7 Lydlinch Village Hall Exp 129
ST 743 136
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Easy terrain rolling country. 465’ ascent. Via Stourton Caundle, Thornhill Park & Caundle Brook Peter 01258 450081 On leads at all times


MAY 2010
Date Time Miles Meeting
Place
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Description Leader(s) Tel No. Dogs / No Dogs
Sunday 02/05/10 10:00 10 Near Durweston Village Hall Exp 129, 117 & 118 ST 858 086
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Steady pace, variable terrain. 1545 ‘ ascent. Shillingstone, Hambledon and Hod J&B 01747 855739 Sorry no dogs
Weds 05/05/10 10:00 8 Ibberton Hill CP Exp 117
ST 791 071
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Steady pace, varied terrain. Superb views of North Dorset. J&B 01747 855739 Sorry no dogs
Sunday 09/05/10 10:00 9 Sutton Waldron Church Exp 118
ST 861 157
View
Moderate pace, mixed flat hilly. 1093’ ascent. Iwerne Minster, Fontmell Woods & Magna. Views Peter 01258 450081 On leads at all times
Weds 12/05/10 10:00 8 Ashmore Pond Exp 118N
ST 913 178
View
Moderate pace, undulating. Bottoms and Bluebells (late) Sally & Richard 01747 824359 On leads at all times
Sunday 16/05/10 10:00 10 Opposite Semley School Exp 118
ST 892 268
View
Steady pace, undulating. Woods and ponds Bob & Sheila 01747 821269 Sorry no dogs
Weds 19/05/10 10:00 11 Clayesmore Sports Centre Exp 118
ST 865 145
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Moderate pace, tracks and paths. Home Farm, Stubhampton B’tm, Talbot Inn Roy 01747 812016 Sorry no dogs
Sunday 23/05/10 10:00 8-9 Sheeplands Lane, Sherborne Exp 129E
ST 630 172
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Steady pace, 2 hills, Trent River Yeo and Mudford David & Sue 01935 812456 Sorry no dogs
Weds 26/05/10 10:00 9 Win Green CP Exp 118
ST 923 203
View
Moderate pace, tracks and paths. Tollard Royal, Rushmore and Ox Drove Roy 01747 812016 Sorry no gogs
Sunday 30/05/10 10:00 9 SE Corner Melbury Woods Exp 118N
ST 916 198
View
Moderate pace, strenuous terrain, hilly. Melbury cocktail, Down Hill Wood Sheila & David 01747 824705 Sorry no dogs


JUNE 2010
Date Time Miles Meeting
Place
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Description Leader(s) Tel No. Dogs / No Dogs
Weds 02/06/10 10:00 8 Southover, Tibbs Hollow Exp 117
SY 618 944
View
Moderate pace, 2 climbs, 920’ ascent. Cruxton & Wynford Eagle. Some JT. Views. Peter 01258 450081 On leads at all times
Sunday 06/06/10 10:00 8 Lower Kingcombe DWT Centre Exp 117W SY 554 990
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Moderate pace, undulating, possibly muddy. 2 ascents 300’ each.  1 steady, 1 steep.  JT, N.Poorton, Hooke Hse, Rampisham Graham 01935 817531 Mob 07875 765844 Sorry no dogs
Weds 09/06/10 10:00 6.9 Tarrant Rushton Airfield Windy Corner Exp 118
ST 949 061
View
Moderate pace, easy terrain, slight ascent. Hemsworth, Monkton Common, Hogstock Coppice Simon 01747 854290 On leads at all times
Sunday 13/06/10 10:00 9 Thornford School Exp 129
ST 603 132
View
Moderate pace, mixed terrain, 747’ ascent. B’ford Abbas, Lillington, Knighton Peter 01258 450081 On leads at all times
Weds 16/06/10 10:00 7-8 Horsington Church Exp 129E
ST 704 238
View
Moderate pace, easy terrain, slight ascent. Fields and railways. Views.  Monarch’s Way, Stowell, T’mplecombe Liz 01963 370269 On leads at all times
Sunday 20/06/10 10:00 9 Stowell Church Exp 129E
ST 686 223
View
Moderate pace. Gentle, undulating, muddy. Blackmoor Vale, Henstridge, Horsington, Yeo headwaters Graham 01935 817531
Mob 07875 765844
Sorry no dogs
Weds 23/06/10 10:00 7 Mapperton House Exp 117W SY 503 996
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Moderate pace, undulating terrain, JT, North Poorton, Hooke. PACKED LUNCH OR CAFÉ AT END Ian 01935 851721 Sorry no dogs
Sunday 27/06/10 10:00 11 Win Green Exp 118
ST 923 205
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Brisk pace, hilly terrain, Via Scrubbity Barrows & Chase Woods Sheila & David 01747 824705 Sorry no dogs
Weds 30/06/10 10:00 7.7 Milton Abbas, Catherine’s Well Exp 117E
ST 808 022
View
Moderate pace, undulating 1182 ascent. JT, Gallows Corner. Woods, views Dorothy 01258 863522 On leads at all times


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