Walk on the Wildside
Schedule
Tue May 05 2026 at 09:30 am to 11:30 am
UTC+01:00Location
Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre | Dorchester, EN
About this Event
Join the Thorncombe Wood Ranger for seasonal walk around Thorncombe Wood Local nature reserve. Come find out about ow the site is managed for wildlife and landscape features.
Walk Leader: Claire Platten
Walk length: 3.5 km
Walk start: Hardys Birthplace Visitor Centre
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Dog friendly
The cafe will be open on your return to the Centre https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/countryside-coast-parks/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/hardys-birthplace-visitor-centre/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?
Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre, Higher Brockhampton, Dorchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 6.00






