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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 leisurely walk round Canford Heath through heathland and woods.
Good views over Canford Heath Estate/Tower Park and Poole Harbour/Purbeck Hills
May be muddy in parts, slight hills.

Saturday, 5 April 2025
Start time:
2:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 04486 95313
Nearest postcode:
BH11 8TF
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Start time:
2:00 pm

Meet at gate entrance to Knighton Heath Golf Club. Park in Francis Avenue if space available, if not park in Turbary Retail car park near “The Range”, Ringwood Road.

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