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Chris Pole

Walk Description:

Starting at the school carpark at Pamphill we cross over the cricket green before joining Abbott Street. 

Into All Fools Lane, a magical place almost like a hollow way in places before arriving at Sandy lane.

Turning into this narrow flower lined lane we eventually reach the start of the Droves.

The first one is Sweetbrier Drove, we also pass along Summer Hayes Drove.

These provide a network of paths within the Kingston Lacy estate. They were probably used to move

animals around in times gone by.

Part of the route goes along the side of the main road following the famous 1835 Beech Avenue which

was planted as a birthday gift for the owners mother.

This is the only noisy part of the walk but we will turn back into peaceful countryside. There is a small

hill in this area with a convenient bench at the top!

From South Lodge carpark we continue to Pamphill along Abbott Street. This has a short hilly bit before

arriving back at Pamphill.

Paws needed for the road sections.

Free parking. Toilets at Pamphill Dairy on the right as you drive through. They are outside.

Options for coffee at Pamphill after or at the Kingston Lacy kitchen gardens as we walk past.

Toilets available here and are set back in the corner.

For those wishing to make a day of it can enter Kingston Lacy from the back entrance where you can

spend as long as you like. The gardens are extensive. Perhaps take a tour of the house but this needs 

pre -booking. Just have your National Trust card to hand.

Kingston Lacy has an interesting history and belonged to the Bankes family. They had links to Corfe

Castle.

The walk is around 6 miles. Free parking.

Location Notes:

Meet in the car park closest to Pamphill First School (opposite end to the main green car park near the church).