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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.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk takes us trough Loscombe, Poorton and West Milton before returning to Loders.

Lovely West Dorset scenery including a section of the Jubilee Trail.

Potentially muddy at this time of year so bring sturdy footwear.

Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
360m / 1181ft
Type:
circular

Picnic,

Dogs by arrangement with the walk leader.

Please call/text the walk leader on the day before to check in and for further information.  

This walk is joint with West Dorset Ramblers and will be co-led by Ian Ibbotson (West Dorset) and Chris Moyle (South Dorset)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 49546 94227
Nearest postcode:
DT6 3SB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Please park considerately in the village. The walk will start from Smishops Lane.

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