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Dorset 4050 Walkers Group

We are the Dorset 4050 Ramblers. We are a friendly, mixed-age group of walkers.

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
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Overview

We will head N out of Cranborne to Boveridge and through Boulsbury Wood  heading towards Damerham, there is a short road section before we head south to Cripplestyle We will walk into the forest at Pistle Down to our first Castle of the day , Stephen’s Castle, at Verwood. We shall then walk to Gotham and pick up an old drove way to finish at our second castle at Cranborne. We will return to the village for optional after walk refreshments at The Sheaf of Arrows.

Paths mainly good but may be muddy after rain, we will be passing livestock during the walk and there are a moderate number of stiles.  

Sunday, 27 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
22km / 13.7mi
Ascent:
335.3m / 1100ft
Type:
circular

Please text Walk Leader Tim H on 07825 773363 if you'd like to join us. 

Please car share if possible!

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 05599 13201
Nearest postcode:
BH21 5PY
what3words:
perkily.engine.billiard
Start time:
10:00 am

Start location: Car Park Water Street, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5QB. It is only a small car park but there is plenty of parking in Crane Street.

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