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This is a great time of year to explore Dorset on foot

This is a great time of year to explore Dorset on foot

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Walking in Dorset

Dorset is one of the finest counties in England for walking; its exceptional mix of awe inspiring coastline, ancient wooded valleys, rolling chalk downlands and secluded river valleys makes for a true rambler’s paradise!

Dorset’s internationally renowned coast and countryside boasts over 300 miles of well-signed and waymarked footpaths, bridleways and byways to explore.

Take a look at some of our recommended walks below, or contact one of our Tourist Information Centres for a varied and plentiful selection of walking routes in the area. There are also many opportunities to join guided walks in Dorset, tours are available on a wide variety of themes.

You can find a comprehensive guide for walking routes in Dorset on the iCoast website.

Walkers Welcome

Dorset provides plenty of accommodation that is part of the Walkers Welcome Scheme. These properties offer walkers all the facilities they may require after a long walk in Dorset.  

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  1. The Dorset Jubilee Trail

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    The Dorset Jubilee Trail

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    Walking Route

    Dorchester

    A 90 mile walk across Dorset from Forde Abbey on the Somerset border to Bokerley Dyke on the Hampshire border. The trail winds through quiet villages, passing rural churches and offers extensive views of the rolling downs and secret valleys which make Dorset so special … discover Dorset along the...

  2. Mary Anning Walks - Lyme Regis Museum

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    Mary Anning Walks - Lyme Regis Museum

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    Guided Tour

    Lyme Regis

    See the landmarks of Lyme Regis's most famous fossil-hunter in small groups with local expert Natalie Manifold.

    Join Professional guide Natalie Manifold for a walk around Mary Anning's Lyme Regis. Learn about the life of 'the greatest fossil hunter ever known'. Explore the town as Mary knew it,...

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    Add Weymouth Walk - Ferrybridge - Sandsfoot - Rodwell to your Itinerary

    Weymouth Walk - Ferrybridge - Sandsfoot - Rodwell

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    Walking Tour

    Weymouth

    **Please note, from 7 May 2013 the Wyke Road Tunnel along the Rodwell Trail will be closed for repairs for 10 weeks until 13 July 2013. A section of the trail of about 0.4 miles will be closed while repairs take place. A diversion route of about 0.7 miles will be signposted to trail users...

  4. Llama trekking on Golden Cap

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    UK Llamas

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    Family Activities

    BEAMINSTER

    Walking with Llamas is a unique and very relaxing experience. These hardy, extremely agile and elegant animals are gentle, easy to handle and great fun to be with. Discover Dorset with a difference!

    Our guided day treks are tailored to suit your individual requirements and pace. For those who...

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    Add Cerne Valley Way to your Itinerary

    Cerne Valley Way

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    Walking Route

    This circular walk takes in the hamlets and villages of Minterne Magna, Cerne Abbas, Nether Cerne, Godmanstone, Forston and Charminster.

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    Add South West Coast Path to your Itinerary

    South West Coast Path

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    Walking Route

    The Dorset Coast Path forms part of the 630 mile South West Coast Path National Trail. Wherever you choose to visit along the Dorset coast, you can stroll along the frontier between land and sea courtesy of the Coast Path, where dramatic landscapes and seascapes are revealed with every twist and...

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    Add Stokewater Meadow Donkey Walking Days to your Itinerary

    Stokewater Meadow Donkey Walking Days

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    Walking Tour

    Beaminster

    Relax and enjoy an unforgettable day spent leading an affectionate donkey while exploring the Brit Valley and TV River Cottage Site. Picnic or pub lunch en route.

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    Add West Dorset Walks - Dorchester to Weymouth Trail to your Itinerary

    West Dorset Walks - Dorchester to Weymouth Trail

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    Walking Route

    Dorchester

    Wide and sweeping coastal views are combined with quiet valleys on this splendid walk. After passing Max Gate, the home of Thomas Hardy, the route then takes you through woods and close to Winterborne Came Church, the resting place of the Dorset poet William Barnes. The walk then continues through...

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    Add South Dorset Ridgeway to your Itinerary

    South Dorset Ridgeway

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    Walking Route

    Part of the South West Coast Path National Trail, the South Dorset Ridgeway passes through the ceremonial landscape of the South Dorset. You will be following in the footsteps of the people who lived here over 5,000 years ago. With the exception of one or two short sections the route affords superb...

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    Add Guided Fossil Walks - Lyme Regis Museum to your Itinerary

    Guided Fossil Walks - Lyme Regis Museum

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    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    LYME REGIS

    Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Join one of Lyme Regis Museum’s famous fossil walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew. Some families return time and again to search with Paddy and Chris among the sand and rocks for fossils...