A Saturday walk in undulating West Dorset.

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Overview

The walk starts from Symondsbury Estate CP and heads up to Axen Farm, then levels out and passes several farms before it ascends to Coppet Hill, followed by Jan's Hill and back via Venn Farm and Quarry Cross with an optional climb of Colmer’s Hill at the end of the walk.

Refreshments available at the end of the walk.

Saturday, 26 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Picnic lunch

No dogs

Please check this website post 19:00 on the day before the walk in the rare event it has been cancelled.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SY 44555 93761
Nearest postcode:: DT6 6HG
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Symondsbury Estate Car park

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