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Featured Routes from previous Months

Arundel and Angmering
(June 2013)

The Seven Sisters
(May 2013)

Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
(April 2013)

Scar House Reservoir Circuit
(March 2013)

Hambleton Peninsular
(February 2013)

Brunel's Three Bridges
(January 2013)

East London Canals
(December 2012)

The Long Snake Run
(November 2012)

Simonside Summit
(October 2012)

Stepper Point
(September 2012)

Featured Route of the Month - July 2013

Osmington White Horse (4.66 miles - Multi-Terrain)

Spectacular views over Weymouth Bay

We hope that July will bring some lovely summer weather in which to enjoy the spectacular views from this fairly challenging run.  The route circles the Osmington White Horse which is cut into Osmington Hill opposite Weymouth Bay.  There is one fairly hard climb but the views over the bay and the Isle of Portland are well worth the effort.  Afterwards you can look forward to some well earned refreshment in the charms of The Springhead public house, located at the start. 

The White horse and rider was cut in 1808 to commemorate the royal visits to the area and the prosperity they brought. Mr Wood the book seller directed the construction at the expense and request of John Ranier brother of Admiral Nelson. The horse is looked after by the landowner and English Heritage.