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


One dog and ten people set off from the Pymore Inn to walk along the Brit Valley as far as Waytown and then headed to the Dorset Nectar Cider Orchard to sit among the apple trees to drink coffee.


Having warned walkers that nettles and brambles might be a hazard we were not prepared to find a bridle way obstructed by a heavy duty ‘plant’ of another sort. Fortunately for us a consultation with the map showed an alternative footpath to get us back on track without too much of a detour and we returned to the Inn through the old 14th century village of Pymore which was once a thriving community growing and milling hemp and flax to make and supply all ropes for the navy (and hang man’s nooses)!  After our 5 mile walk we arrived at the inn as the drizzle started and enjoyed the homemade pizzas.

Frances and Rollo