In this episode of my series “ Walks in Dorset”, I take a walk in & around the village of Ashmore in the North east of the county, very close to the Wiltshire / Dorset border . Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.

I park my car at the recreation ground by the village hall and start my 3 mile circular walk with a wander through the village. The starting point is the beautiful pond in the centre of the village – famous for being the central location of the annual “Filly Foo” Festival. After visiting the Church of St Nicholas, I head North past Stags Head Cottage & Mullins Cottage (both of which have an interesting history) before heading back Eastwards past the old Forge & Methodist chapel.

I then head out into the countryside and follow a path along the Dorset / Wiltshire border before heading South West past Mudoak Wood & Well Bottom to follow a track through some woods (Elderen Row).

At a signpost, I start my homeward leg, heading North back to the village, along a section of the Wessex Ridgeway.

My walk ends back at the pond where there is a handy bench to sit and relax on!

NB: I should have removed my cap when I was in the church - please accept my apologies for the oversight.

Map courtesy of Google Maps.

Music by Original Spruce (Copyright owner). Permission for me to use this track has been given to me by the copyright owner. 2022. Tracks (in order of appearance in the video): 1) Nicely Stone, 2) Pembrokeshire, 3) Marching The Moors 4) Eko Eko, 5) Open The G, 6) No Time For Lillies, 7) Marching The Moors & 8) Martin Down. (.To download these tracks & other music by Original Spruce go to: https://spruce1.bandcamp.com Note:

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