The Mileaters

The village walking group began nearly 35 years ago with the aim of walking the Dorset Coast Path, in sections, from the Devon border to Sandbanks. Subsequently the reverse route from Sandbanks to Devon has been undertaken.

We are a friendly group of local residents, ex-residents, and colleagues from the area, who meet on a fortnightly basis to enjoy the diversity of the wonderful Dorset countryside. We take it in turns to lead a walk with most members being allotted a fortnight's slot twice a year. The choice of distance, location, and day within that fortnight is at the discretion of the fortnightly leader, but walks (anywhere in Dorset) are usually between 4 and 8 miles. 

Walk details are distributed by email. A picnic lunch is often carried in the Summer, but a pub lunch in the Winter is the norm - rehydration is de rigueur! Generally we meet on the Village Green at 10.00 a.m.

Contact:
Nick Priddle tel: 01305 889189

Our second Mileaters walk followed neatly on from our first successful March jaunt around the Folly from The Brace of Pheasants at Plush. Though, with a few exceptions we led a new group of 16 plus 3 dogs.

Happily all cars arrived at the designated parking for Lyscombe bowl more or less together.  The 'chatty' group set off on the sunniest warmest afternoon and evening we had seen for sometime.  There were multiple pauses to admire the outstanding  360 degrees views, but no coffee break.

At the strategic point a sensible 6 and 2 dogs split from the rest for a shorter circuit of 3.75 miles. It was hot! Apart from one fence to negotiate all went as planned. 

The delightful orchard next to the chapel and ruins provided the perfect, picturesque picnic spot where both groups met up. Huge thanks to Riou for ferrying everyone's picnic close by and all those who helped unload the car. Riou then cheerfully provided a taxi service for some back to the car park. 

Laura Baxter