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Walking in the paw prints of Wessex: Walk some of the pathways loved by Thomas Hardy and his pet dog 

Join us for a 2.5-mile stroll through the countryside near Hardy's home, Max Gate, to the resting place of William Barnes, the Dorset poet. Individuals and families welcome, dogs are optional but must be kept on a short lead!

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31 Mar to 20 Oct 2026
at 13:30 to 15:30+ 6 other dates or times

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