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Walk to Fortuneswell from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Chickerell—Fortuneswell
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Chifor one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent 141m | Descent 163m | ||
Chickerell—Fortuneswell
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Chifor two |
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4 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 12km/7mi | Ascent 240m | Descent 221m | ||
Weymouth—Fortuneswell
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Weyfor one |
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1 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 9km/5mi | Ascent 154m | Descent 99m |
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Collective progress
83% of Fortuneswell’s two route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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7 people have contributed to Fortuneswell’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Fortuneswell
31km out of 31km have been walked and reviewed
71km of reviews have been shared in Fortuneswell
Latest Updates
My intention was to walk route 2, but discovered the coastal path at Wyke Regis is currently closed for repairs (from 12th Jun 23 to circa 12th Dec 23) so you are directed along route 1. As there are already two excellent reviews for route 1 and 2 I will focus on very specific sections and adding more photos to give a sense of the path....
Aamwalk
There were quite a few parts where the route used narrow footpaths bordered by electric or barbed wire fences, which puts me off a bit, especially if it's slippery underfoot. Once on Portland the route passed through the marina, then uphill and through housing estates (with amazing views) to the end....
Helen Gough
There was nothing wrong with this walk as such but for me too much of it was along tracks with either barbed wire or electric fences on both sides. Having said that, some nice views and walk along by the sea to be had....
Jane Gough
Helen Gough added Chifor two, a new walk from Chickerell to Fortuneswell
Walk this routeThis can easily be avoided by crossing over to the coastal path. Instead follow the clearly marked path, turn right at the lane on exiting the range, and you will soon be back on the gps route. After a quarter of a mile, it briefly joins a road, then a path along the back of another holiday park, from which it exits onto Westhill Road in Wyke Regis. A third of a mile down Westhill Road, where it bends sharply to the left at the entrance to Martleaves Farm campsite, turn right instead and follow the marked footpath beside the campsite. This leads down to the shore of the Fleet, where you turn left and follow the coastal path. (If heading in the reverse direction, turn left as soon as you can after crossing the Ferry Bridge, along the margin of the Fleet lagoon, and you will come to the coastal path. Follow the path for about half a mile to the first intersecting footpath, where you can turn right and rejoin the official route at its end)....
gabrielhyde
From Weymouth station, there are two options: one is the coastal path, the other is the old railway track, nowadays called the Rodwell trail....
pmostert
Lots to see on route including sea lavender and turnstones along beach road and the Chesil beach centre which is run by the Dorset Wildlife Trust....
Sarah Sanders
A wonderful walk, mostly flat, with beautiful scenery throughout....
stevejhoskins
Slow Ways added Chifor one, a new walk from Chickerell to Fortuneswell
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Weyfor one, a new walk from Weymouth to Fortuneswell
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Fortuneswell’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SY6875473400
Lat / Lon
50.55950° / -2.44247°
Easting / Northing
368,754E / 73,400N
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