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South Dorset Group

We are the South Dorset 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

North from Thorncombe farm heading towards Lyscombe hill. Then west to Plush, turning north to Church hill, east through Folly towards Melcombe Park farm. Finally going south back to Thorncombe farm.

Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.4km / 10.8mi
Ascent:
498.3m / 1635ft
Type:
circular

Circular walk with picnic.

No dogs.

Please check the website post 19:00hrs on the day before the walk incase the walk has been moved to another date or cancelled due to inclement weather or illness.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 73296 00464
Nearest postcode:
DT2 7RF
what3words:
blacken.fermented.drooling
Start time:
10:00 am

Thorncombe Farm walkers parking area.

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