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South Wiltshire Group

We are the South Wiltshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Today we visit one of our favourite haunts; the walk starts in Martin Down Nature Reserve from where we head into the Hampshire village of Martin. The walk then ascends onto Tidpit Common Down,  Blagdon Hill and Penbury Knoll where we will have lunch with far reaching views across Cranborne Chase. We then descend into Pentridge, another small village now in Dorset, before crossing the A354 to return via Vernditch Chase. Maps: EX 118, 130 & OL22.

Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join this walk, please notify the walk leader (Liz P 07768621058) or email swrsundaywalks@gmail.com.

If you would like to car share, please let the walk leader know when you book and we will hopefully be able to facilitate this.

There will be two stops during the day for coffee and lunch (please bring a picnic)

Assistance dogs only.

Sunday, 15 October 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
237.7m / 780ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 03703 20103
Nearest postcode:
SP5 5RH
what3words:
assemble.bangle.soaps
Start time:
9:30 am

Martin Down Nature Reserve (free parking). What3words: assemble.bangle.soaps.

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