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

Mileaters - Melbury Park walk …revisited!

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On a fairly dull morning, 14 Mileaters set off on a short walk around Melbury Park near Evershot. Thankfully the rain held off for us. This was a walk that the group had previously done in 2015 and a number of members repeated the walk this time.

We undertook a pleasant circular walk of 4 miles, that included country paths and woodland (with some very muddy bits) and concluded with a walk through the lovely deer park. We did see a herd of deer grazing peacefully which was a nice bonus. This time we did not have any dogs with us so did not have to worry about them chasing after the deer.

We met for lunch at the lovely Fox and Hounds Pub in Cattistock, where we were very well looked after by a busy bar manager who was on her own, with us to cope with as well as her normal bar customers. 

Another excellent Mileaters walk which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Mike Beesley