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Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle

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Walking

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.

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. Dorchester to Weymouth Walk

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    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...

  3. Hardy's Cottage

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    West Dorset Walks - Thomas Hardy's Cottage

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    Walking Route

    Dorchester

    Set in the beautiful Thorncombe woods, now a nature reserve, Hardy’s home and birthplace lies in a quiet and remote position. It is an easy walk from Dorchester visiting Stinsford and its church, the resting home of his heart and his two wives. Much of the route would have been walked by the great...

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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...

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    Weymouth Walk - Ferrybridge - Sandsfoot - Rodwell Trail

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    Walking Tour

    Weymouth

    From the TIC, catch the 501 service (summer only), the sureline X10 (Mon-Fri) from the Kings Statue, or the number 1 service from behind Debenhams at any time of year. The journey takes approx. 20 minutes to Ferrybridge. (Contact the TIC on 10305 785747, for details or visit www.traveline.org.uk)...

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    Weymouth Walk - Sutton Poyntz - Osmington - Bowleaze - Weymouth

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    Walking

    The Esplanade, Weymouth

    From the TIC, catch the 4B bus at the Kings Statue to Sutton Poyntz (Approx. every hour, please check with the TIC-01305 785747 or www.traveline.org.uk for full details). The journey takes approximately 15 minutes.

    The walk starts by the duck pond in the village. Continue along Sutton road,...

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    Weymouth Walk - Portland Bill Lighthouse Walk

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    Walking

    Portland

    From the TIC, catch the 501 service (Summer only). Please check with the TIC for details. 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...

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    Weymouth Walk - Church Ope- Portland Bill- Tout Quarry

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    Walking

    Portland

    From the TIC, catch the Portland Bill 501 Service (Summer only) or the Sureline X10 service (Mon-Fri) from the Kings statue or the Number 1 service from behind Debenhams. Please check with the TIC for details of these services on 10305 785747 or www.traveline.org.uk

    The bus will drop you just...

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    Frome Valley Trail

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    Walking Tour

    Starting at Evershot, the second highest village in Dorset the route meanders close to the River Frome towards Poole Harbour. The route passes through Chilfrome, Maiden Newton, Bradford Peverell, Charminster and Dorchester. Along the way a wealth of wildlife found in and beside the river can be...

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    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....