Ferndown Circular

East Dorset Group

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Overview

From Ferndown Town Centre we circle Ferndown Town Common and walk past Knoll Gardens

Saturday, 25 January 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 31.1m / 102ft
Type:: circular

The common can be wet and muddy in places in winter. This is a morning walk with one break in the middle. We should be back by lunch.

There are toilets in the Ferndown Centre. Side roads and car parks available for parking.

Bus accessible - 13/13A Bournemouth/Wimbourne, X6 Poole/Ferndown/Ringwood. Alight Ferndown Town Centre

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 07779 00301
Nearest postcode:: BH22 9JY
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at Ferndown Library in Ferndown Centre

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