Frome Valley Trail

A long distance walk of 16 miles in Dorset, following the River Frome from Evershot to Dorchester. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files
Start: Evershot
Distance: 16 miles (25 km)
Grid Ref: ST575047
 
Climbing: 321 metres
Walk time: 6-8 hours
Days: 1

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

Summary: The Frome Valley Trail is a long distance route in Dorset following the River Frome from Evershot to Dorchester. Starting at Evershot, the second highest village in Dorset, this walk meanders close to the river towards Poole Harbour. The walking route also passes through Chilfrome, Maiden Newton, Bradford Peverell, Charminster and Dorchester. The landscape and terrain is one of Chalk Downland, riverbank, water meadows, woodland fringe. The majority of the walking route follows the River Frome but there are some sections where diversions are in place in the eventuality of the river being in flood. The majority of the route is on hard surfaced tracks and the remainder within sunken lanes or on pastoral and arable fields. The trail is waymarked with an arrowhead disc. This has been designed to reflect the rich archaeological findings dating from the Bronze Age within the river valley.

Useful Links:
Dorset For You
Beaminster Ramblers
Long Distance Walkers Association


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