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Wednesday 16th April - Powerstock and Environs - Booking preferred

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Overview

A walk the heart of West Dorset's countryside, going via the route of the Bridport Rail Brach and the tranquil and quaint village Powerstock. Walkers will be rewarded with beautiful vistas of the rolling hills. There are some steep inclines on the walk.

Small number of stiles. 

Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Packed lunch.

Assistance Dogs only.

Booking opens at 10.00 08/04/25 and closes 10.00 15/04/25

Email a contact phone number to the walk leader using the link in the black box near the top of the page.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 54673 97383
Nearest postcode:
DT2 0EJ
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billiard.counts.showcases
Start time:
10:00 am

Please park tidily in Nature Reserve Car Park – as space is limited. Please try to car share if possible.

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