Walk for Wildlife - last chance for early bird bookings

There is still time to catch the early bird prices for this year’s Walk for Wildlife. Dorset Wildlife Trust’s annual event on September 19th has a choice of 3 different length routes, taking in some of the best scenery in Britain (as chosen by Simon King for this year’s Springwatch), with early bird prices on bookings during August.

With spectacular views of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, this year’s event is suitable for everybody, with routes ranging from 5.8 miles up to a challenging 24 miles. All the walks start and finish at the MGFT Animal Sanctuary in Church Knowle in Purbeck. Walkers are encouraged to raise sponsorship for Dorset’s wildlife and there is even a special sponsor form for dogs who love the countryside.

Fiona Sansom, Supporter Development Manager at Dorset Wildlife Trust, said: “Walk for Wildlife is a fantastic day out for all ages and it’s also a chance for walkers (and their dogs) to support this beautiful and diverse county by raising vital funds to protect it.”

The routes:
5.8 mile ­ start by 1.30 pm. Including Swyre Head, Kimmeridge village, Stonehill Down and stunning views over Poole Harbour and the Jurassic Coast.

10 mile ­ start before 12 noon. As for the 5.8 mile route, but including a spectacular stretch of the South-West Coast Path.

24 mile - start before 9am. Including Corfe Common, the Purbeck Way, Worth Matravers, The Priests Way and part of the South-West Coast Path.

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For more information please contact Fiona Sansom at Dorset Wildlife Trust on 01305 264620.

About Dorset Wildlife Trust www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Dorset Wildlife Trust was founded in 1961 to protect the wildlife and natural habitats of the county and now has over 25,000 members and manages 45 nature reserves. Most are open daily and there are visitor centres providing a wealth of wildlife information at Lorton Meadows, Kingcombe Meadows and Brownsea Island Nature Reserves, The Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve and the Urban Wildlife Centre at Upton Heath Nature Reserve.

The largest voluntary nature conservation organisation in Dorset, DWT plays a key role in dealing with local environmental issues. It leads the way in establishing the practices of sustainable development and engaging new audiences in conservation, particularly in the urban areas.

MGFT Animal Sanctuary
For information about the MGFT Animal Sanctuary at Church Knowle, see http://www.animalsanctuaryuk.com/our-sanctuaries.html