Shipton Gorge Ramblers are a local group who explore the coastal and inland countryside of West Dorset. Our walks are not unduly strenuous and we enjoy the company of our fellow walkers as much as the wonderful scenery that is a feature of this part of the county. Visitors and walkers from outside Shipton Gorge are most welcome to join us.
Walks usually take place on the third Friday of each month, apart from January and February. We meet at the telephone kiosk in Brook Street, Shipton Gorge at 10.30 a.m. unless otherwise shown below. We arrange shared lifts by car for walks starting away from the village. For further information, please contact Janet on 897241 or Vicky on 898648.
Itinerary 2010
Friday 19 March (meet at 10.00 a.m.) - Burton Bradstock, circular walk.
Friday 16 April - Beaminster, circular walk.
Friday 21 May - (meet at 10.00 a.m.) - Timber Hill (Lyme Regis), bluebell walk.
Friday 18 June - Powerstock Forest Nature Trail.
Friday 16 July (meet at 10.00 a.m.) - Portland High Angle Batteries and Broadcroft Quarry (rare silver studded butterfly and wild flowers).
Friday 20 August - A ramble around Abbotsbury.
Friday 17 September - Broadoak, circular walk.
Friday 15 October - Eggardon Hill or Wynford Eagle, circular walk.
Friday 19 November (meet at 10.00 a.m.) - Dorchester, circular walk.
Friday 17 December (meet at 11.00 a.m.) - Local walk followed by Christmas drinks and nibbles.
