Dorset is mostly a rural county, which has a beautiful coastline as well as gorgeous countryside. Its remote villages and tiny hamlets allow you to get off the beaten track for some much-needed peace and quiet away from the crowds.
Explore rolling hills and hidden coves, where if you’re lucky you’ll have the whole place to yourself. These are the perfect locations to switch off, breathe deep and de-stress. Sometimes you’ll have no choice to put your phone away, because there won’t be a phone signal to connect to!
If you want to reduce your screentime and get away from the constant ‘ping’ of your devices, we’ve got some great ideas for going offline in Dorset. Take a break from your busy life and get back to nature on an unplugged break.
For those of you who seek an escape from the digital world, step into a place of tranquillity where there is no WiFi, TV’s to watch or even a phone signal.
Instead of reaching for your phone to check what’s happening in the outside world, reach for a book or a boardgame! Reconnect with friends and loved ones over the simple things in life and leave the stress of everyday life behind you.
If you want to be ‘unplugged’ in the fullest sense of the word, you can even choose to stay in off-grid accommodation where the heating is from a log burning stove or the hot water from solar power.
Many of our 'digital detox' accommodation is located deep in the Dorset countryside. So you can just walk out the door and step into the sounds of nature - listen to the bees buzz, the birds singing and the wind whistling through the trees.
Whether you’d like to book a spa day, yoga retreat or join a mindfulness walk, we’ve got some great options for health and wellbeing breaks in Dorset.
In today’s fast paced and stressful world it’s important to take time for our own wellbeing. The need to unwind, relax and recharge is more important than ever for boosting mental health as well as treating physical aches and pains.
Choose to join a walking tour, go forest bathing or follow the latest trend of sea swimming followed by a warming seaside sauna!
If you find that listening to the sounds of birdsong sooths your senses, there are lots of places to visit in Dorset where you can watch wildlife and get closer to nature.
There are many country parks and nature reserves where its easy to find peace and solitude on woodland tracks and heathland hikes. Whether you want to venture out on your own or would rather join a guided walk with a wildlife ranger, there’s always something new to see and listen out for.
Dorset is home to a huge amount of wildlife including rare red squirrels, ospreys, dolphins, reptiles, eagles and lots more.
Explore the great outdoors
It's well known that getting out into nature is hugely important for mental health. It gives a much needed boost to our mood, especially during the winter months, and is proven to lift our spirits.
In Dorset, we're lucky to have acres of countryside to explore and miles of walking routes and cycling trails too. If you're not confident to venture out on a walking trail by yourself, you can join a guided walking tour so there's no chance you'll get lost.
If you really want to get back to nature you can book a foraging tour with Fore Adventure. You'll learn from the experts what to pick and then get to cook up a feast later to enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Alternatively, to connect with your inner caveman (or cavewoman), you can learn some bushcraft skills with Cumulus Outdoor Adventure. Find out how to survive in the great outdoors by learning how to light a fire and build a shelter.
