We are the North Dorset Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Edward J.
The walk begins at the Gaggle of Geese in Buckland Newton taking in landscapes described by Hardy in his novel 'The Woodlanders'. After a short walk through the village, the track climbs up to Ridge Hill and then descends to Revel’s Farm, thought to represent 'The Revellers Inn' in the Woodlanders novel. The path carries on passing through Lyon’s Head Farm onto Dogbury Plantation. The junction at Dogbury Gate is reputedly used by Hardy in the opening scene of the Woodlanders where the key character enquires for directions to 'Little Hintock', now thought to be based on the village of 'Hermitage'. The walk then goes along Little Minterne Hill, through the Giant’s Head Caravan Park where it joins the Wessex Ridgeway and then Hardy’s Way which leads back to Buckland Newton.
The terrain is undulating and comprises lanes, tracks, droves and field paths. It will be muddy for short sections.
Booking opens at 10.00am 30/01/2025 and closes at 10.00am 04/02/2025
Packed Lunch
Assistance dogs only.
Email a contact phone number to the walk leader using the link in the black box near the top of the page.
Please meet and park at the 'Gaggle of Geese' Pub in Buckland Newton. There will be a £2 donation per car.
