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We are the South Dorset Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

This walk will include Lyscombe Hill, the Dorsetshire Gap, the site of the medieval village of Melcombe, Hog Hill and Lyscombe Farm Chapel.

Some parts of this walk are likely to be muddy at this time of year and sturdy footwear is essential.    

Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.1km / 9.4mi
Ascent:
450m / 1476ft
Type:
circular

Picnic,

Dogs by prior arrangement with the walk leader. Please call/text walk leader the day before to check in and for further information.

This walk is joint with West Dorset. It will be co-led by Ian Ibbotson (West Dorset) and Chris Moyle (South Dorset)

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 73300 00451
Nearest postcode:
DT2 7RF
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Start time:
10:30 am

Car parking area just after Thorncombe Farm on the road running east from Piddletrenthide.

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 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