Black Down Hill, Portesham

dorsetramblers9
May 21
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Sunday 24th May.

We will be walking from Black Down, north of Portesham and WSW of Dorchester (via Martinstown), for approx. 7 miles circular walk: Jubilee Trail to Hell Bottom & St Barts. Chapel, Corton. Then Friar Wadden & return on S. Dorset Ridgeway via Bronkham Hill. A mostly elevated route with extensive views of coast and scenic downland. Little shelter. A few stiles.

Two x ½ mile climbs, otherwise reasonable easy going.

Lunch. Please bring a drink / snack / picnic lunch etc. to eat en-route.

All welcome, please email dorsetramblers@gmail.com for further info.

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