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Come and join our friendly health walks around the beautiful surroundings of Shaftesbury and nearby areas. All walks are free, and you can just turn up on the day and enjoy a led walk and meet new people. Well behaved dogs are welcome on a short lead.
| Meeting place | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
Barton Hill Car park, SP7 8QA |
Tuesday |
Please arrive at 7:15am (7:30am start) for the Sunrise Strider walk, which is expected to last approximately 90 minutes. (walking at a healthy pace, could take in hills, stiles, mud and fields) |
| Shaftesbury Town Hall, High Street, SP7 8JE | Wednesday | Please arrive at 10:15am (10:30am start) for the 30 minute Starter walk (walking at a gentle pace, remaining at the top of town on paths and roads, avoiding hills, stiles) |
| Tesco - under the brick gazebo | Wednesday | Please arrive at 10:15am (10:30am start) for 60 minute Stroller walk. (walking at a steady pace, could take in hills, an occasional stile, mud and fields) |
| Barton Hill Car Park, SP7 8QA | Wednesday | Please meet at 10:15am (10:30am start) for the Strider walk, which is expected to last approximately 90 minutes. (walking at a healthy pace, could take in hills, stiles, mud and fields) |
| Shaftesbury Town Hall, High Street, SP7 8JE | Thursday | Please meet at 6.45pm (7pm start) for the 60 minute Strider walk (walking at a healthy pace, could take in hills, stiles, mud and fields) High visibility clothing and torches recommended for safety reasons |
For more information about the walks listed above please contact Alyson on 07519 755 566
Rural walks
Rural walks of 90 to 120 minutes also take place throughout the year. These are within an approximate 10 mile radius of Shaftesbury. During British Summer Time they are usually on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. In winter, they are on either Saturday or Sunday mornings.
The day of each walk is chosen to take advantage of the best predicted weather conditions. To find out more about these contact Andrew by emailing semsedgefootpathrep@uwclub.net