Free Walk – In The Footsteps of Hardy’s Childhood

Meet outside the Visitors Centre at Hardy’s Cottage at 1030. The walk will finish at Hardy’s Cottage at 1230 and anyone who wants to visit the cottage should book this separately (1pm booking advised.) While only a walk of about 3 km it will involve frequent stops to talk about Hardy and enjoy some readings of his prose and poetry, exploring Thorncombe Woods, Rushy Pond, Roman Road and Rainbarrows.

The walk is free but normal car parking and booking charges apply if guests want to book a tour of the cottage.