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East Dorset Group

We are the East Dorset Ramblers. We offer friendship and company on walks of from 5 to 15 miles from the Purbecks to the New Forest and beyond.

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

Overview

A walk from Martin Down via Broad Chalk and Knowle Hill, on footpaths and quiet roads.  There is likely  to be mud, so please wear appropriate footwear.

Sunday, 29 December 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring lunch.  Due to the slightly later than usual start, there will be no coffee break 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 03699 20101
Nearest postcode:
SP5 5RH
what3words:
tailors.twisty.unfounded
Start time:
10:30 am

Martin Down National Nature Reserve car park, off A354, 2.7 miles north east of B3081 (free).

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