Sturminster Newton and Bagber – The Dorset Walk
Catherine Speakman on a walk at the heart of the Blackmore Vale. Anthony Blake took the photos.
Published in September ’20
Approaching Colber Bridge
Distance: 4.75 Miles/7 km
Time: 2 hours
Total climb: 300ft
Terrain: Track, path, road and field
Exertion: Easy. Some mud after rain.
Start: The Swan Inn, High Street, Sturminster Newton (grid ref: ST786142, postcode DT10 1AR)
Map: OS Explorer 129 Yeovil and Sherborne
How to get there: From the A357, cross over the bridge, head up the hill and into the town. The pub is on your right-hand side.
Refreshments: Three pubs are in Sturminster Newton, the Swan, the White Hart and the Bull. There are also a number of cafés.
ON LEAVING the pub, turn right and cross over the road. Take the next left-hand turn, opposite the pedestrian street, and follow it down to the end. Walk through the old kissing gate and make your way down the hill, through the woods to the River Stour.
At the bottom of the hill you arrive at …
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