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Love walking? Explore the magnificent countryside and coastline that Dorset has to offer with these helpful routes.

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  1. Cerne Valley Way

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    Cerne Valley Way

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    Cerne Abbas

    This 26 mile circular walk takes in the hamlets and villages of Minterne Magna, Cerne Abbas, Nether Cerne, Godmanstone, Forston and Charminster, as well as Hillfield Hill Nature Reserve.

  2. Wessex Ridgeway

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    Wessex Ridgeway

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    Ashmore

    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.

  3. Convent Walk, Christchurch, Dorset

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    Convent Walk

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    Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH

    The Convent Walk is a tranquil walk that follows the course of Mill Stream, as it runs parallel to the River Avon, from Town Bridge to Place Mill on Christchurch Quay.

  4. View from Acton to the Purbeck Ridge

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    Quarrymans' Ways

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    Acton, Nr SWANAGE

    A 1.5 mile circular trail starting in Acton provides a unique chance to see old quarries and imagine what Purbeck must have been like 100 years ago.

  5. Rodwell Trail

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    Weymouth

    From Weymouth to Portland, the Legacy Trail follows a disused passenger railway line, now a wonderfully, accessible wildlife corridor.

  6. Views over West Lulworth

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    Purbeck Way West Route

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    WEST LULWORTH

    Starting at West Lulworth, this 12 mile walking route heads north west to Winfrith Newburgh, east to Coombe Keynes and then either south back towards the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site or north east to East Stoke. You can then take a bus to…

  7. Poppies on Cranborne Chase

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    Cranborne Walk

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    Cranborne

    Circular 5 mile route around the pretty village of Cranborne with views over Cranborne Chase.

  8. Weymouth Walk - Sutton Poyntz - Osmington - Bowleaze - Weymouth

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    Weymouth Walk - Sutton Poyntz - Osmington - Bowleaze - Weymouth

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    Weymouth

    Catch the 4B bus at the Kings Statue to Sutton Poyntz (Approx. every hour, please check 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…

  9. Views to Corfe Castle

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    Commoners' Ways

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    Kingston, CORFE CASTLE

    A stunning circular walk which starts and finishes in Kingston and is approx 5.5 miles in distance.

  10. Great Wessex Way

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    Great Wessex Way

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    An exploration of the unspoilt and spectacular Wessex countryside that passes through two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cranborne Chase and Dorset.

  11. Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops: Burton Bradstock to West Bay - Inland Route

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    Bridport

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  12. Swanage beach

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    Swanage Seen Art Trail

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    SWANAGE

    Swanage has a rich cultural heritage: the beauty of the unique coastline and town have drawn artists of international stature to paint here, including Walter Field, Charles Conder, Paul Nash, Mark Gertler, Augustus John and Graham Sutherland…

  13. Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops: Burton Bradstock to West Bay - Coastal Route

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    Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops

  14. Hardy's Cottage - Thomas Hardy's birthplace

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    West Dorset Walks - Thomas Hardy's Cottage

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    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…

  15. Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops: Portesham to Abbotsbury - Portesham Withy Beds

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    Portesham

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  16. Durdle Door beach at sunrise

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    South West Coast Path

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    The Dorset Coast Path forms part of the 630 mile South West Coast Path National Trail.

  17. Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops: Burton Bradstock East

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    Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops: Burton Bradstock East

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    Burton Bradstock

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  18. Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops: Portesham to Abbotsbury

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    Portesham

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  19. Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops: Short Circular from Chickerell

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    Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops: Short Circular from Chickerell

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    Chickerell

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  20. Walking & Cycling Trail

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    Walking & Cycling Trail

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    Mill Lane, Symondsbury

    The scenic trail leads you down tracks and across fields where views of hills and valleys stretch to Colmers Hill and the sea beyond.

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