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Wessex Wanderers Railway Walks

We are the Wessex Wanderers Railway Walks. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

From Yeovil Pen Mill station we will walk through Nine Springs Country Park, descending into Stoford for a break in the gardens of Court House.  We continue on field paths and tracks to Rhyme Intrinsica (famous from John Betjeman's poem 'Dorset'), taking another break here, before crossing fields and dropping down into pretty Yetminster, with its wealth of thatch, including the White Hart pub.  There is also a tea room for hot drinks and cake before catching the train back from Yetminster.

Some ups and downs and the possibility of mud underfoot  

Saturday, 14 June 2025
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Bring picnic lunch

Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.

Outward trains to Yeovil Pen Mill

From Bristol Temple Meads  ETD 09.04   ETA 10.50

From Weymouth  ETD 09.30    ETA 10.22

Return trains from Yetminster

To Bristol Temple Meads   16.09

To Weymouth 15.39

Please check train times before travelling.  Go to www.gwr.com or National Rail Enquiries https://www.nationalrail.co.uk, or tel 03457 484950.

Most railway stations do not have toilet facilities, so it is advisable to use those on the train before alighting if needed.

Whilst the walks are risk assessed and may be changed at short notice if necessary, it is your responsibility to ensure your own personal health and safety by wearing appropriate footwear and clothing, and bringing sufficient food and drink with you. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 56973 16288
Nearest postcode:
BA21 5DD
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Start time:
10:50 am

Meet outside station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 59751 10843
Nearest postcode:
DT9 6NE
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Yetminster is a request stop

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