Thomas Hardy's Puddletown

This walk and talk will explore Hardy’s connections with the village of Puddletown.

Puddletown was the home to at least 22 of Thomas Hardy's close relatives. This walk and talk will explore Hardy’s connections with the village of Puddletown. This is the Weatherbury of his novel Far From The Madding Crowd, but references to Puddletown can be found in other novels and poems.

There will be readings and plenty of Hardy chat.

Please note that no public transport buses run in the evening.

Walk Leader: Alban O'Brien

Walk length: 3 km

Walk start: Forecourt of the Blue Vinny Public House

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Terms and conditions:

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

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