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DATE
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TIME
DISTANCE
GRID REF
Post Code
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DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS OF WALKS
MARCH 2022
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LEADER(s)
CONTACT
NUMBERS
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Wed 02-Mar
2022
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10:00
4 Miles
SZ 029 802
BH19 1NE
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Ballard Down /Swanage
Meet and park by Ballard Stores. Walk to Whitecliff
Farm, taking the lower path along Ballard Down, skirting Godlingston
Hill to Godlingston Manor, crossing to the
allotments and back through Days Park to 10 Moor Road for soup and scones if
wanted. A couple of stiles, 2 ascents - not scary, lovely views of Swanage Bay.
Let me know if you want feeding please by 28th Feb. (by text message)
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Julie and Dave Rollinson
07935 226533
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Sat 05-Mar
2022
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09:30
7 Miles
SY 918 800
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KIMMERIDGE to CHURCH KNOWLE
CIRCULAR
Start from Kimmeridge Quarry free Car park. Walk
via Smedmore Hill, Church Knowle,
Cocknowle, Ridgeway Hill, Whiteway Farm and back to quarry CP. Hilly walk,
some stiles. May be muddy in places.
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Carol Pelling
07903 676909
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Wed 09-Mar
2022
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10:00
7 Miles
SY 702 821
DT3 6PP
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CIRCULAR WALK FROM BOWLEAZE COVE
VIA WHITE HORSE HILL
Park on road to meet by entrance to Waterside Holiday Park. Walk across
farmland to Preston, pass through Osmington village
and up to the ridge, following path above White Horse Hill and then down to
Sutton Poyntz passing the duck pond. Follow path
back to Preston and then through caravan site back to Bowleaze.
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Liz Tonks
01929 288814
07941 060958
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Sat 12-Mar
2022
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10:00
4.5 Miles
SY 918 800
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KIMMERIDGE, BRADLE & SWYRE
HEAD
Start from the disused Quarry Car Park just before Kimmeridge
for a walk to Bradle Farm, Swyre
Head and down along the ridge of Smedmore Hill. A
few stiles. The climbs are steady, but not very steep, eventually going up to
the highest point in Purbeck at Swyre Head. One
writer has said - ÔI will defend to the death my view that this walk contains
the best views of any in DorsetÕ.
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Mike Dexter
01929 450164
07760 468023
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Wed 16-Mar
2022
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10:00
5 Miles
SZ 025 843
Bus no 50 09:25
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GREENLANDS FARM TO OWER COTTAGE
VIA NEWTON HEATH
Park on road side by Greenlands
Farm bus stop Ferry Road. This is a flat walk on firm tracks across Newton
Heath towards Ower Heath to Ower
Cottage. Stop for coffee on the beach and back through Ower
Farm (harbour views) to Ferry Road. No Hills, Stiles or Muddy paths.
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Peter and Lyn Hool
01929 450392
07720 981404
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Sat 19-Mar
2022
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10:00
5.5 Miles
SZ 021 809
BH19 3DG
Bus No 50
09:25
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BALLARD DOWN - STUDLAND - OLD
HARRY
Meet in layby opposite Ulwell Holiday Park. Start
by climbing steep steps to the obelisk. Walk along Ballard Down with lovely
views. Descend down to Woodhouse and path to Studland
village. Toilet stop available. Along to Old Harry. Back up Ballard Down and
along lower path to Ullwell. Walk leaders will go
to Village Inn for lunch after walk if any others wish to join them.
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Peter and Hilary Parascandolo
01929 427174
07801 802095
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Wed 23-Mar
2022
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10:00
6 Miles
SY 602 857
DT3 4ET
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Portesham to Abbotsbury via SWCP
Park on road and meet by Kings Arms Pub. Walk to Abbotsbury via SWCP, around
St Catherines hill and back via disused railway
track. Some hills. Option to visit the Kings Arms at end of walk.
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Jill Carter
01202 684135
07939 463926
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Sat 26-Mar
2022
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10:00
5.4 Miles
SY 940 817
BH20 5NG
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CHURCH KNOWLE, CORFE CASTLE,
NORDEN FARM & EAST CREECH
Park & meet at Church Knowle Village Hall CP.
Circular anti-clockwise walk via Corfe Castle &
Norden Farm. Take the valley path east passing Bucknowle House on route to Corfe
(toilet stop). Then to Norden Farm and on to East
Creech. Short section of road walking, one fairly steep climb
up Knowle Hill and back down to Church Knowle. Some stiles. Mud likely if its been wet !
I will collect £1 from each car driver to contribute to Village Hall running
costs.
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Chris Boon
07836 238482
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Wed 30-Mar
2022
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10:40
6 Miles
SY 959 824
BH20 5DR
Bus No 40 10:00
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Corfe Castle & East Creech
Circular (Primrose Walk)
Meet at Corfe Castle NT car park. Head via Knowle Hill and Ridgeway Hill towards Stonehill
Down. Return via East Creech and Purbeck Way. Great views across heathland to
coast. Fairly steep climb at start and fairly deep mud to be expected on
Purbeck Way. Hope to encounter lots of primroses (hopefully in bloom!!) on
return to Corfe Castle.
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Rob Lobley
01929 439903
07766 630453
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