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Main Instructor:

Chris Pole

Hosted By:

Chris Pole

Walk Description:

A new route from Marcia's Farm. 

(The first section can be very wet so we may miss this part out after heavy rain.)

Taking a loop across the river/weir, we walk along the water meadows before crossing the river by

bridge to the main road. From here we head up to the trailway.

Going away from the old railway station we walk along this excellent trail, before climbing up though

woods, emerging onto fields and grassy paths.

We will go past an old tower used in the past for silage and into some beautiful countryside with

stunning views. 

There is a downhill section which could be slippy after rain. A quiet lane joins some grassy paths and a

field then gently uphill into woodland.

A long descent leads down a country lane to Charlton Marshall.

From here up onto the trailway then a mile on the flat before arriving in Spetisbury.

Oct 2024, Marcia's Farm and The Shack are now on winter hours so in the week are closed until 4pm.

Weekend opening is earlier. Toilets are right at the back of the buiding accessed across the yard.

You many wish to bring a snack and coffee to have on the walk or afterwards.

This walk is around 5 to 6 miles depending on the route taken.

One uphill section is made easier by going up through the wood on a gradual gradient.

One stile.

Good walking shoes required. 

Paws on poles suggested for road walking.

Will probably take 2.5 hours.

Location Notes:

The turning into Clapcotts Farm is opposite Spetisbury Primary School. It is at the far end of the village if you are coming from Wimborne on the right hand side on A350. The turning is tucked awayso look for Marcias Market sign....There is large un-tarmacked parking area where we can park.