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South Dorset Group

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Overview

The walk starts with Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve and we will have lovely views over Weymouth and the Bay. We will walk through part of Lodmoor RSPB Reserve and along part of the sea front before we visit Weymouth's other RSPB Reserve at Radipole.

We will return via the sea front and another part of the Lodmoor Reserve.

Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
75m / 246ft
Type:
circular

Picnic

This walk is a joint walk with West Dorset and will be co-led by Chris Moyle (South Dorset) and Heather Thomson (West Dorset).

It includes two RSPB Bird Reserves and is not suitable for dogs.

Note: there are toilets available in Weymouth during the walk but the toilets at the Park and Ride will not be open 

 

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 67700 81839
Nearest postcode:
DT3 5BJ
what3words:
tickles.soggy.decisive
Start time:
10:00 am

Weymouth Park and Ride car park (free to park) The postcode should be used for general guidance only (there are no dwellings at the car park)

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