Directions:
From here walk towards the river along the paved path, with the hedgerow on your righthand side.
Did you know?
- You are currently in Ricketts Lane Recreation Ground which is home to an annual Cheese Festival.
- Sturminster Newton is surrounded by a large meander (or bend) in the River Stour.
- “Sturminster” means Church of the Stour and “Newton” means New Farm
- The town is in the middle of a large dairy agricultural region which provided lots of jobs.