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Taunton Deane Group

We are the Taunton Deane 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

Overview

The coach will drop us off in Swanage at the main beach car park (with loos). From there we walk to the sea front where we pick up the south west coast path to Peveril Point. We continue on the coast path to Durlston Country Park through woods and along a cliff to see a castle, a globe and lighthouse! From there we climb up Round Down then head inland on grass tracks, paths and lanes back into Swanage to our cafe stop for cake and tea/coffee. Please notify Joy of any dietary needs (gluten free etc). From there it is a short walk back to the car park. Leaving at 5.30 pm.

The walk is 5.3 miles undulating with some climbs and great views but we will have plenty of time to take it steady. We will also stop for a picnic lunch in the Country Park.

Wednesday, 3 July 2024
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Please bring your own picnic lunch and drinks but there is also a cafe at the Durlston Visitor Centre for any additional drinks needed or ice creams!

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Coach trip

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 25861 24829
Nearest postcode:
TA3 5LU
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Park and meet at Taunton Gateway Park & Ride. The Coach will leave at 09.30.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 25861 24829
Nearest postcode:
BH19 1PW
what3words:
dormant.purse.adverbs
Start time:
9:30 am

The walk will start from the Main Beach Car Park at around 11.30 am

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