Discover Dorset's two Thomas Hardys
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Discover Dorset's two Thomas Hardys

A longer guided walk from Hardy Monument that will take you down to the coast at Abbotsbury and up onto the Dorset Ridgeway.

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By Dorchester Walking Festival
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Date and time

Thursday, May 15 · 10am - 4pm GMT+1

Location

Hardy Monument National Trust Car Park

Hardy Monument National Trust Car Park Portesham DT2 9HY United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours

This longer walk will start at the Hardy Monument (Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy) on Black Down and explore the heathland, chalk ridgeway and historic village of Abbotsbury on the Jurassic Coast.

If you love far reaching views, delicious lunches and enjoy getting out into the countryside for fresh air and exercise... come and join me Tania Deacon, Dorchester Walking Festival Coordinator, on this 14km walk through some of Dorset's most iconic landscape. This walk may lead you to believe it is all about Dorset's two Thomas Hardys, but it is actually a whole lot more. We just happen to start and finish at Hardy Monument and we walk through countryside that inspired the writer, Thomas Hardy's novels. We will walk down from Hardy Monument to meet the SW Coast Path, stop in Abbotsbury for lunch at Cherries Abbey Farm Cafe https://cherriesdorset.combefore resuming our walk up to meet the South Dorset Ridgeway taking us back to the start of the walk. I guarantee you will not be disappointed...

Start of walk: Hardy Monument National Trust Car Park

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This is a dog friendly walk.

We will stop for lunch at Cherries Abbey Farm Cafe in Abbotsbury. https://cherriesdorset.com. Your walk leader highly recommends the menu here!

Walk length: 14 km

All proceeds from this walk will be donated to The National Trust

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Dorchester Walking Festival
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Experience the beauty of Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast at the Dorchester Walking Festival.

Lace up your boots and get ready to explore stunning landscapes and rich history. An exciting programme of varied walks led by experienced and knowledgeable volunteer walk leaders is available to book.

Held during National Walking Month, this friendly and inclusive festival promises a week of unforgettable walks suitable for all abilities, showcasing the beauty and heritage of Dorset.

The Dorchester Walking Festival offers residents and visitors alike the chance to explore dramatic landscapes. There will be opportunities to immerse yourself in rich history and walk in the footsteps of heroes who lived in this enchanting corner of Dorset. There will be something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming all ages and abilities to join us for a week of adventure and discovery.