Dowlish Wake 7 mile walk with optional lunch at 2PM

About
WALK ROUTE:
Join me on a picturesque circular walk from The New Inn at Dowlish Wake to Ilminster, through the Dillington estate and then return through the hamlets of Whitelackington and Kingstone.
There are many fab photo opportunities, interesting buildings (including the beautifully formed Dillington House) and some stunning views along the way.
Please arrive at 10.15 for a 10.30 getaway.
The pub has kindly agreed to open up at 10.15 for anyone wanting to use the toilets.

PARKING:
Parking is available in the The New Inn car park opposite the pub.
Please consider car sharing if possible.
Location ; TA19 0NZ
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FOOD AND DRINK:
As we are intending to eat after the walk there won't be a 'lunch stop' half way around but as we will passing the estate cafe at that point we could stop briefly for a comfort break!

When signing up for the walk please answer the question asking if you want to have lunch afterwards. The food pricing is very reasonable with roasts around £13. The menu will be available soon to make your choice.
https://www.newinn-ilminster.com/

DOGS:
There are a number of stiles that are impassible for dogs so smaller dogs would need lifting over. And leads required near livestock and areas where requested.

Somerset Singles walking group:
£1 fee is payable on the day and this is to help towards the subscription fee for use of the Meet Up App.

Disclaimer:
WEATHER
If bad weather is forecast, the walk will be cancelled the day before.
If the weather is horrendous on the day it will be cancelled on the morning of the walk, by 8:00 am
PLEASE CHECK THE EVENT DETAILS ON THE WEBSITE OR APP BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR THE WALK.
If you can’t make the event, please amend you RSVP to not going so we are not waiting unnecessarily
GROUP DISCLAIMER, PLEASE READ
By signing up to this event you accept the Somerset Singles Group disclaimer as shown below:-
• You attend the walk entirely at your own risk and you are responsible for your own safety at all times. Neither the Somerset Singles, or your walk host, can accept any responsibility.
• Your walking host is not a professionally qualified leader and this meet up is for friends and is run on a not for profit basis.
• When walking there are risks with the surface conditions, cattle, roads and other hazards and obstructions that we cannot be accountable for. Dogs must be on a lead and walk with the group (if allowed on the walk).
• You have your own health issues, which are known only to you and we are not responsible for those. If you have any illness, or need to leave the walk at any time - please let the walk host know.
• No responsibility will be accepted by the host or group in the event of an accident and/or injury to a participant, or their property, however caused.
• To minimise the risk of injury please wear appropriate clothing and have sufficient water and food for the length of the walk.