Thorncombe Woods - Roman Road Walk
About this Event
Join Dorset’s Senior Archaeologist and Thorncombe Wood Ranger as we follow the Roman Road through the nature reserve and out onto Duddle Heath to the Bronze Age Rainbarrows (tumuli). A relaxed, informative walk with stops for stories about archaeology, wildlife, and the changing landscape.
Walk Leaders: Claire Platten and Steve Wallis
Walk length: 3.5 km
Walk start: Hardys Birthplace Visitor Centre
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Dog friendly
Refreshments can be bought at Under the Greenwood Tree Café in Hardys Birthplace Visitor Centre.
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
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 6.00
