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North Dorset Group

We are the North 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

The walk begins in Sherborne and using the Trent pathway heads towards Stallen and onto Over Compton passing Compton House and Compton House chapel. 

The next village is Nether Compton where there may be time to look in at the local Church.  It meanders towards Trent and on through this pleasant village.  Using a section of the Monarch’s Way, the walk passes onto Charlock’s Hill where the walk diverges onto Coombe Farm and back to the starting point.

The walk traverses rolling countryside comprising woodland, farmland and tracks.  There are modest ascents and descents with a few styles.

 

Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
291m / 955ft
Type:
circular

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

Booking opens 10.00am 30/12/2024 and closes at 10.00am 07/10/2025.

Packed Lunch.

Assistance Dogs only.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 62916 17078
Nearest postcode:
DT9 4FD
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet and park neatly along Sheeplands Lane. Please park neatly and compactly along the wide section of the road.

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