On Sunday 30th we're starting our ramble in Corfe Mullen, approx. 8 miles circular walk over Upton Heath down to Upton House (adj. Holes Bay) and return by a different route. Long views and varied habitats. Some ups and downs but not strenuous. Lunch: Please bring a picnic / drink etc. and / or use the cafe en-route at Upton Country Park. Come and walk with us, email dorsetramblers@gmail.com for further information.

Our next ramble is a 6 miles or so circular walk through the Frome valley meadows towards and around Dorchester from Stinsford on Sunday 23rd. A fairly easy going route, but some paths will be muddy if wet. Please bring a snack / drink / picnic etc. and / or use the Kingston Maurward Animal Park Cafe at the end of the walk. All welcome. Please email dorsetramblers@gmail.com if interested.

Our ramble on Sunday 16th is approx. 9 miles circular walk through Wareham Forest to the Western edge of Poole Harbour and return via Wareham town. A longer than average walk, but an interesting and mostly flat / easy route. Includes a 1000yrs old Saxon church. Paths will be muddy in places if wet. Please bring a drink / snack / picnic etc. and / or use the cafe(s) en-route in Wareham town after 6 miles or so. Email dorsetramblers@gmail.com for more info, all welcome

This week's Sunday ramble starts in Thornford, nr. Sherborne. Approx. 6 miles walk around the rural (Blackmore Vale) environs of Thornford. Pub lunch at The Kings Arms P.H. Thornford. If you are not on our WhatsApp, please book ahead direct on: 01935 872 294. OR, bring a picnic to eat nearby. All welcome: email dorsetramblers@gmail.com for more information

On Sunday 2nd November our ramble is from Pamphill, near Wimborne; a circular walk of 6 miles along the River Stour following the Stour Valley Way. Fairly flat, no stiles. Coffee stop at Kingston Lacy kitchen garden from kiosk (and / or bring a picnic). Or, visit Pamphill Dairy Cafe for lunch at the end of the walk. Email dorsetramblers@gmail.com for further information if you'd like to join us.

Sunday October 26th Walk. Our route begins on Affpuddle Heath, approx. 7.5 mile circular walk to Moreton and return. Wooded heathland route, main descent near start and main ascent near end of walk - otherwise fairly easy walking on mostly good forest tracks / paths. Lunch: Either bring a snack / drink / picnic, or, use the Moreton Gardens cafe, en-route after 4.5 miles. Email dorsetramblers@gmail.com for more info. if you'd a Sunday ramble with us.

Sunday 19th October walk details: An approx. 6 mile walk along the seafront from either Shell Bay then across the chain ferry, or from Sandbanks, to Bournemouth and back. Easy going. Relatively flat coastal route. No stiles, but optional groyne jumping for the more energetic. Bring refreshments and / or, there are several cafes en-route. Email dorsetramblers@gmail.com to join us.

Our next ramble is on Sunday 12th and is a 7 mile circular walk starting from Okeford Hill, which is between Okeford Fitzpaine and...

Our Sunday ramble this week is from Cerne Abbas, a 6 to 7 miles circular walk. Upper Cerne Valley chalk downland. Elevated route with...

Our next ramble starts from Dewlish. ( off the A354, 7.5 miles NE of Dorchester). It will be a 7 miles circular walk over lightly wooded...

This week's Sunday ramble starts from Langton Herring, west of Weymouth, and is a circular walk of 6 or 7 miles. Undulating (!) lightly...

We have an 'Adventure Walk' planned for this coming Sunday (7th Sept.) i.e. it's not been recce'd - but appears straightforward enough on...

Sunday 31st August walk: Meeting at Upwey, which is approx. 3 miles north of Weymouth Town Centre for a 6.5 to 7 miles circular walk...

Sunday 24th August walk starts from Sturminster Newton. AM. 6 mile circuit, Plumber Manor, Puxey Farm. Fields, track and lane. PM. 2.5...

Our ramble on Sunday 17th August will be from Ringstead, which is off the A353, 9 miles SE of Dorchester / 7 miles E of Weymouth. Approx....

Our next walk is kindly added by Liz for Sunday 10th. Starting from Studland, we will walk through heath to Greenlands Farm and along the...

Sunday 3rd August is the date for our next ramble which starts from Portesham, 6 miles W of Weymouth. ...

Next Sunday's walk on 27th July starts from Preston, Weymouth and is an approx. 6.5 mile circular coastal walk. No stiles but a few...

Next Sunday's walk on 20th July is as follows: 10am. Meet and park in the lane close to Home Farm, Tarrant Gunville. DT11 8JW. Grid: ST...

Unfortunately there won't be a ramble this coming Sunday due to the forecast high temperatures.