Bluebells and Spitfire Walk
Join us for a guided walk around Lewesdon Hill, meet the man behind the memorial for the Lost Pilot and learn about the spitfire crash at this site in 1942. This is also bluebell season so we are hoping for carpets of bluebells to see and enjoy.
- Booking essential
- Free event
On this 5 km walk you will be guided around Lewesdon Hill by one of our trained volunteer walking leads. The guide will meet you at this what3words location: ///wacky.stem.pleaser
This location is a private field owned by a local farmer who is very kindly letting us use this point as the start for our walk. This farmer will also be talking to us about the story behind the spitfire which crashed at Lewesdon in 1942.
Once we have been to the Spitfire crash site we will walk around Lewesdon Hill accompanied by our National Trust ecology volunteers who will be on hand to talk to you about the plants and wildlife which call this place their home.
The walk is 5km and will take approximately 2 hours. It can be hilly and slippy in places - especially if there has been recent rain.
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The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Meeting point
The meeting point is in a field just off the B3162, Bridport Road. The exact location can be found using What3Words ///wacky.stem.pleaser
- What to bring and wear
The ground is very uneven in places with some steep hills. If there has been rain the ground can become muddy and slippy. Please wear shoes with a good grip and weather appropriate clothing.
- Accessibility
This walk is not recommended for prams or pushchairs. It is hilly in places and the ground can become slippy when wet. Please note the 5km distance and be sure you are able to manage this length. There are no toilets or facilities to buy refreshments so please come prepared.
- Other
Parking is on privately owned land which we are being given permission to use for the purpose of this walk. This is a free walk but booking is essential due to the limited number of spaces being offered.