Dorchester's Roman Aqueduct

Schedule

Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

PiP Café and Meeting Hub | Dorchester, EN

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A 2.5 mile circular guided walk from Poundbury looking at the aqueduct that supplied Roman Durnovaria.
About this Event

A 2.5 mile circular guided walk from Poundbury looking at the aqueduct that supplied Roman Durnovaria, together with Poundbury hillfort and other archaeological and historic features along the way. Starts with an introductory talk at PiP Cafe.

Proceeds from this walk will be donated to The British Heart Foundation

Walk Leader: Steve Wallis

Walk length: 4 km

Walk start: PiP Cafe, Poundbury

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Dog friendly - although dogs will need to be kept on short leads because of the likely presence of cattle

If you arrive early, there's the opportunity to buy refreshments at PiP cafe - https://pipspoundbury.com

Terms and conditions:

We offer refunds up to 7 days before any booked walks.

Dogs are welcome on many of our walks, however, they must be kept in control on a lead. If they are a nuisance, your walk leader will have the right to ask you to leave the walk.

Please arrive at the meeting point a minimum of 10 minutes before the advertised start time. Walks will start on time whether all participants have arrived or not. Finishing times are approximate and may vary.

The walk leader is in complete charge of the walk. Routes/events may be changed and distances are approximate.

Walks will only be cancelled if conditions could put participants in danger. The organisers will contact participants directly should this be the case.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

It is the responsibility of all participants to ensure that they are physically fit enough to take part in the walks they have booked onto.

It is essential that all participants wear appropriate footwear, clothing and equipment.

Dorchester Walking Festival contact: 07983 897051

Organised by Dorchester Town Council


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Where is it happening?

PiP Café and Meeting Hub, Saint John Way, Dorchester, United Kingdom

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