Last sign on: 15 minutes before start
START on unclassified road from Dorchester to Middlemarsh (known as the Old Sherborne Road) at the forward end of a small lay-by 0.5 miles north of the boundary of Charminster. From the start, proceed north to Middlemarsh to turn left at small road by GIVE WAY 75yds sign, before the junction with the A352. Turn left again after 40 yards at T junction, with care, to join A352 southbound. Continue through Lyons Gate, Minterne Magna, Cerne Abbas and Godmanstone to FINISH at the bus shelter, 230 yards beyond the Charminster sign.