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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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    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...

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    Add Guided Fossil Walks - Lyme Regis Museum to your Itinerary

    Guided Fossil Walks - Lyme Regis Museum

    Type

    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...

  3. Treasure Trails Dorset

    Add Treasure Trails Dorset to your Itinerary

    Treasure Trails Dorset

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    Walking Route

    Dorchester

    Dorset Trails are full of interesting little snippets of fact as well as some wonderful hidden places you would just never see. Have fun exploring as you solve the clues in one of Dorset’s Murder Mystery, Treasure Hunt or Spy Trails.

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    Add South Dorset Ridgeway to your Itinerary

    South Dorset Ridgeway

    Type

    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...

  5. The Dorset Jubilee Trail

    Add The Dorset Jubilee Trail to your Itinerary

    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...

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    Add Wessex Ridgeway to your Itinerary

    Wessex Ridgeway

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    Walking Tour

    The Wessex Ridgeway Trail is a magnificent ridge-top route crossing Dorset's rural heartland. The trail offers vistas across the county and breathtaking views far beyond. The majority of the route straddles a long chalk ridge but in places is broken up by small rounded hills and secluded valleys....

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    Add Weymouth Walk - Portland Bill Lighthouse Walk to your Itinerary

    Weymouth Walk - Portland Bill Lighthouse Walk

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    Walking

    Portland

    From the Kings Statue, catch the 501 service (Summer only). Services to Portland Bill take approx. 40 minutes.

    The bus will drop you at the northern end of the car park at Portland Bill. Leaving the first lighthouse behind you, join the South West Coast Path heading north towards the Coastwatch...

  8. Llama trekking on Golden Cap

    Add UK Llamas to your Itinerary

    UK Llamas

    Type

    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

    Type

    Walking Route

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

  10. Marshwood Trails

    Add Marshwood Trails to your Itinerary

    Marshwood Trails

    Type

    Cycling Tour

    Morcombelake,

    Our guided electric bike tours are a fantastic way to explore the stunning coast and countryside of West Dorset. State of the art bikes make cycling an absolute breeze and quiet routes have been carefully selected to introduce you to the area’s spectacular landscapes and vibrant history. Scheduled...