CRANBORNE DROVES WAY STAGE 2

Eastleigh Group

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Overview

PLEASE USE THE EMAIL LINK PROVIDED TO LET THE LEADER YOU ARE COMING BEFORE 8PM ON 6 JUNE 2025.

The walk will start from the car park at Martin Down Nature Reserve just off the A354 and north east of Bockerley Junction on OS Maps. The first part will be walking via Cow Down Hill and down to Bowerchalke in time to catch the 11.03 No 29 bus to Ludwell. From there it is a gradual climb to Win Green at 277 metres to walk eastward along the Cranborne Droves Way along the scenic ridge to Cow Down Hill and thence back to the car park.

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.6km / 12.2mi
Ascent:: 291.1m / 955ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Cranborne+Droves+Way

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 03699 20103
Nearest postcode:: SP5 5RH
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Martin Down Nature Reserve Car Park off the A354.

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