Poundbury Walking Tour

A walk around Poundbury, the urban extension to Dorchester built to reflect the design principles set out in Vision of Britain.

A walk around Poundbury, the urban extension to Dorchester built to reflect the design principles set out in Vision of Britain, written by HM The King when he was the landowner as Duke of Cornwall. Commenced in 1989, Poundbury is now home to 4000 residents and 200 businesses.

Proceeds from this walk will be donated to TalkaboutTrust

Walk Leader: Simon Conibear

Walk length: 4 km

Walk start: PiP Cafe, Poundbury

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Dog friendly

Wheelchair/pushchair accessible

Terms and conditions:

We offer refunds up to 7 days before any booked walks.

Dogs are welcome on many of our walks, however, they must be kept in control on a lead. If they are a nuisance, your walk leader will have the right to ask you to leave the walk.

Please arrive at the meeting point a minimum of 10 minutes before the advertised start time. Walks will start on time whether all participants have arrived or not. Finishing times are approximate and may vary.

The walk leader is in complete charge of the walk. Routes/events may be changed and distances are approximate.

Walks will only be cancelled if conditions could put participants in danger. The organisers will contact participants directly should this be the case.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

It is the responsibility of all participants to ensure that they are physically fit enough to take part in the walks they have booked onto.

It is essential that all participants wear appropriate footwear, clothing and equipment.

Dorchester Walking Festival contact: 07983 897051

Organised by Dorchester Town Council