Verwood to Horton common.

Horton Common. About 1.30H to 2H. From Emmanuel Middle School continue towards Dewlands common but turn left before and walk down the road to pass under the old railway bridge.

Pass Bridge farm and when you come to a junction of paths turn left onto a small bridleway that appears to be running with water.

The water comes from a spring further up and the route become dry, but the water is always there whatever the time of year. Soon the path goes through woodland and then out onto the heathland of Horton common.

This is Redman's hill with tumili behind, it's a pretty area of the walk. The path then runs along beside the old railway bed up to a junction of paths. Turn right and continue on a small bridleway  beside the solar farm.

At the next junction turn right and then right onto the main wide track. Now take the second wide track on your right between horse fields.

There were loads of delicious blackberries here, so I stopped and picked a bag full to make crumble with, yummy, my dog loves them too!

The horses are lovely here too and soon come over to say hello, they love having their noses rubbed. Good job it was after I had picked the blackberries!

Now carry on down to the junction where you started and retrace your steps to Dewlands common and Emmanuel. This route can be walked, cycled or you can ride a horse.

A walk to Alderholt.

A walk to Alderholt this morning. This is a lovely route take up behind Stephen's castle, through the barrier and along the main track until you reach a junction of bridleways marked by blue arrows.

Turn left and continue on this until it crosses a main track. The blue marked bridleway is on the opposite side of this track.

Here it is just a very small path leading through the woods(sometimes it can be muddy here). The path come to a small gate.

Go through the gate and down the hill onto the common. Cross the common on this path. At the bottom of the common is another gate go through this a stay on the wide track to reach Alderholt. If you want refreshments,

The Churchill Inn is to your left when you reach the road. A good place for lunch or a drink with a garden at the back.

You can also cycle or ride a horse on this route. Takes about 1 hour from Verwood centre.

Martin Down.

Martin Down. Beautiful walk taking an hour but you can spend a lot longer there if you want to.

Leave the car park by taking the path on your left and stay on this past the firing range bunkers. When you come to a junction of paths take the smaller path to your right and follow this until you reach the next junction.

If you want a shorter walk turn right again and walk beside the dyke if you want to go further continue on up the hill for beautiful views and extensive walks.

Now following the dyke/ditch continue until you come to another junction of paths, take the one to your right. This path continues to follow the dyke/ditch back to the car park.

A very lovely walk with beautiful wild flowers and wonderful birds. A good place for fine dog walks too and great views.

Southbourne beach to Hengistbury head.

Southbourne beach to Hengistbury head.

Dogs can walk here and Phoebe enjoyed the beach very much. Dogs can enjoy any beaches from the 30th Sept.

Linford bottom.

Linford Bottom circuit. Leave the car park by taking the path through the forest via the gate. Keep right and once on the main track follow until you reach another gate.

Turn left and cross bridge. A good stop for throwing sticks for your dog or having a cup of coffee.Continue on this track for a short distance.

Soon you will reach a gate. Turn right and track forest track until you find a place where there is a broken fence to your left.

Turn right here and head down on the track. This track will come out in an area of grassland. Continue on over the grass, crossing a small stream.

follow a grassy path back to the car park. You can cross the stream if you are wearing boots or continue on to the road and double back. 1.30H.

Stephen's Castle to Plumley wood.

Afternoon walk from Stephens castle across Ringwood castle to plumley wood and back. First taking the path up to the lookout  and then leaving the enclosed area by turning left and going uphill to the main path, joining at the barrier.

Turn right and stay on this path past the telegraph tower and across to the pylons. Go under the pylons and continue until next right turn.

Cross woodland path and turn left on the main path. Take next right and continue on this path to reach

St Stephens road. Turn right and then left into the heathland. Cross heathland and down into Verwood.