Active and Outdoor Dorset
Can’t get enough of the great outdoors? Always looking for your next adventure?
Dorset's mix of glorious countryside and superb coast make the ideal setting for a great escape.
Book a short break to recharge your batteries in our stunning natural environment and you'll return home fully refreshed and invigorated.
Time for an adventure in Dorset?
Turn to the sea for adrenaline kicks as you zoom down the coast in a speedy RIB with Lyme RIB Rides or try your hand at coasteering with Cumulus Outdoor Adventure, you’ll certainly be left feeling invigorated!
Hire a kite surfer to leap across the waves, abseil down steep cliffs or you can even try your hand at axe throwing and crossbow shooting!
Inland, you can have a go at shooting clays at Gorcombe Extreme Sports - great fun for groups and families with older children. Or take of the challenge of the inflatable water course or mud trail at Dorset Adventure Park.
Cast a line
The varied landscapes here in Dorset make fishing an incredibly popular pastime. Wile away the hours at serene lakeside settings or gushing rivers.
Cast off from Chesil Beach at sunset and reel in some mackerel or experience the thrill of angling out at sea with boat trips from most of our coastal resorts.
Dorset also offers some great rock pooling spots, especially Kimmeridge and Lyme Regis and what could be more fun than crabbing at the seaside?
So what are you waiting for? Get out and get active in Dorset!
Dorset is made for walking!
Dorset is a walker’s paradise!
The South West Coast Path runs along 73 miles of the Dorset coast and is arguably one of the world’s best long distance paths, taking you on a journey through time. Don’t let the word ‘long distance’ put you off; there are plenty of smaller sections to walk as well. Take a look at the Timeless Coast leaflet which gives daily itineraries to help you explore more of West Dorset.
And don’t forget about our beautiful rural countryside! Inland, way-marked walking trails criss-cross through undulating green hills, lush meadows and ancient woodland dotted with charming little villages and cosy pubs.
It’s a land where each turning leads to a new adventure…
Tee off in Dorset
Golf enthusiasts can tee off from a number of superb courses in Dorset, all offering a different challenge in some spectacular settings (in particular the 6th hole at Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club!)
Whatever your handicap, both experienced golfers and novices will find a course to suit their level with many courses open to visitors and members alike, such as Isle of Purbeck Golf Club.
If you're just out for a bit of family fun, then Dorset has some great pitch and putt and crazy golf courses to compete for top spot on the scorecard.
Pedal power
Cyclists can take their pick of challenging hill climbs over rough track or gentle meanders through winding lanes to remote villages and rural pubs for a lunchtime ploughman’s and a pint of local ale!
Or you might want to take an leisurely ride by electric bike to one of our glorious beaches or stunning nature reserves. Feel the wind in your hair and enjoy the views as you experience the joys of cycling without all the effort! Cyclexperience at Purbeck Park near Corfe Castle offers both electric bikes and standard bikes for hire.
If you enjoy cycling holidays, then the Carter Company should be your first port of call. Their thoughtful and creative routes through Dorset aim to show you the hidden gems of your destination, not just the highlights!
Discover Dorset on horseback
With our expanse of open countryside and beautiful beaches here in Dorset, the county is perfect for horse riding.
The equestrian experience in Dorset is exhilarating; explore the wide network of trails and bridleways and hack your way through gorgeous countryside or take in the breath taking scenery of a coastal canter.
Rosewall Equestrian caters for most abilities whether you are a first time rider wanting a ½ hour lesson or an experienced rider looking for something more challenging.
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Dorset's mix of glorious countryside and superb coast make the ideal setting for a great adventure.
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Cycling & Mountain Biking
Dorset has a great range of cycling routes for you to choose from.
Water Sports
Dorset’s fabulous coastline means that there is an amazing choice of incredible activities to try.
Walking
Explore Dorset's rolling hills, peaceful country lanes, dramatic clifftops and woodland trails.
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