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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. Wareham Walls

    Add Purbeck Walks - Wareham Town Walls to your Itinerary

    Purbeck Walks - Wareham Town Walls

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    Walking Route

    Wareham

    Wareham Town Walls were originally built in Saxon times to defend the town from attacks against the Vikings. The walls now form a delightful short walk around the town and are managed with conserving biodiversity (the variety of life) in mind.

    The route starts at Streche Road and will take...

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    Add RSPB Radipole Lake to your Itinerary

    RSPB Radipole Lake

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    Birds

    Weymouth

    Radipole is an ideal site for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers alike, with well-known birds such as house sparrows, finches and robins, alongside rare and unusual birds like Cetti's warblers and bitterns. There is plenty for families to do, with specially created trails, bird events,...

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    Add Jurassic Jaunts to your Itinerary

    Jurassic Jaunts

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    Walking Tour

    The ONLY Total Jurassic Experience Specialists - Guided walks, Tours, free information and advice plus Holiday planning services.

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    Add Jurassic Coast Walking to your Itinerary

    Jurassic Coast Walking

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    Walking Tour

    Fordingbridge

    Guided and self-guided walking holidays on the beautiful Dorset coast.

  5. View from Acton to the Purbeck Ridge

    Add Purbeck Walks - Quarrymans' Ways to your Itinerary

    Purbeck Walks - Quarrymans' Ways

    Type

    Walking Route

    Acton, Nr SWANAGE

    A circular trail starting in Acton provides a unique chance to see old quarries and imagine what Purbeck must have been like 100 years ago.

    This route follows quite lanes and crosses open fields. There are a number of stiles and gates along the route.

    It will take approximately 1 hour to...

  6. Swanage Bay

    Add Purbeck Walks - Swanage Town Trails to your Itinerary

    Purbeck Walks - Swanage Town Trails

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    Walking Route

    Swanage

    Three short, circular walks around Swanage taking in the town, stone heritage and Durlston Country Park. All routes start at the Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre.

    They are between 0.75 miles and 3 miles in length and will take approximately 45 minutes to 2 hours to complete.

    Visit the...

  7. West Bay

    Add Bridport & West Bay Seasonal Guided Walks to your Itinerary

    Bridport & West Bay Seasonal Guided Walks

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    Walking

    West Bay, Bridport

    Seasonal guided walks.

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    Add Health Walks (Bridport) to your Itinerary

    Health Walks (Bridport)

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    Walking

    Bridport

    Level walks of about 30 minutes, led by trained health walk leaders.

  9. Wareham Quay

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    Purbeck Walks - The Wareham Two Rivers Walks

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    Walking Route

    Wareham

    The Wareham Two Rivers Walks follow footpaths and quiet roads alongside the rivers Frome and Piddle.

    There are three circular walks and all are short in length (between 2.25 miles and 3.5 miles). They all start at Wareham Quay.

    Purbeck's wetlands (seen at their best from autumn to spring) are...

  10. Views to Corfe Castle

    Add Purbeck Walks - Commoners' Ways to your Itinerary

    Purbeck Walks - Commoners' Ways

    Type

    Walking Route

    Kingston, CORFE CASTLE

    A stunning circular walk which starts and finishes in Kingston.

    The walk is approx 5.5 miles in distance and will take 3-4 hours to complete.

    Take in the beautiful views as you amble off-road and maybe stop for refreshment and take in the sites at Corfe Castle village half way along the route...