Discover Lyscombe Bottom

See how restoration and rewilding are being carried out in this chalk downland by using grazing English Longhorn cattle, restoring the Little Piddle river to its natural course and preserving heritage buildings.

Includes a talk from the Dorset Wildlife Trust.

Proceeds from this walk will be donated to Dorset Wildlife Trust and the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust

Walk Leader: Sue Frazer

Walk length: 10 km

Walk start: Lyscombe Nature Reserve Car Park, Drakes's Lane, Piddletrenthide.

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Dog friendly, but dogs will be asked to be on leads in some areas

Please bring a packed lunch

Terms and conditions:

We offer refunds up to 7 days before any booked walks. Any cancellations will be subject to Eventbrite fees.

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

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