Fontmell Down and Hanging Coppice

East Dorset Group

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Overview

From Gore Clump we will walk over to Fontmell Magna, then on to Fontmell and Ashmore Woods and Gallops, returning to Gore Clump via Ashmore.

Good views. Footpaths and tracks through fields and woods. Could be muddy in places. Hilly.

Sunday, 11 May 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Bring lunch.

No booking required.

If you have not walked with East Dorset group before, please use the 'Get in touch about this walk' box to let us know that you intend to join the walk. Please be sure you are fit enough for the given distance.

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 88805 18409
Nearest postcode:: SP5 5AP
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Park under trees at Gore clump, or along the road towards Compton Abbas airfield

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