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Activities include: Coasteering, Kayaking, Climbing & Abseiling and Bushcraft amongst other things,…
Cyclexperience has now re-opened 7 days a week - combine tranquility, exercise and discovery on a…
Join the vineyard owners for a fascinating tour followed by a delicious wine tasting, sampling the…
RockReef is an all year, all weather activity attraction located at the end of Bournemouth Pier.…
Sailing daily from Portland - check website for availability and to book. Both novice and sailor…
Adventures include: kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkelling, foraging, fishing, wild…
Martin is now running private fossil walks (6 people max). There will be strict social distancing…
Swimming - squash - badminton - yoga - tennis - sauna - table tennis - astropitch - playzone -…
The Official Test Centre (OTC) is the windsurfing, kitesurfing and stand up paddling (SUP) centre…
Adventure 4 All are specialists in Outdoor Adventure. Their activities go beyond your expectations…
Cruises operate daily from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier (1st April - 31st October 2020). Check the…
Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Dorset being founded in 1891, but its…
Monart Spa - Poundbury is Dorset’s brand new luxury day spa set in Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother…
Aerosaurus Balloons is a family-run company offering champagne hot air balloon flights across the…
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.
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.
If you’d like to learn about the geology and heritage of the land passing beneath your feet as you stride, Jurassic Coast Guides run tours that you can tailor completely to your requirements – there’s no walk too big or small so give them a bell, it will prove a valuable addition to your hike.
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…
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.
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!
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!
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.
Turn to the sea for adrenaline kicks as you zoom down the coast in a speedy RIB or try your hand at coasteering, 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!
Inland, you can have a go at shooting clays, quad biking and manoeuvring through a muddy assault course.
For an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime, take to the skies with Aerosuarus Balloons!
Floating above the patchwork landscape below, you’ll enjoy views of Shaftesbury or Sherborne depending where the wind takes you and to finish off, celebrate with a glass of chilled Champagne!
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 rockpooling spots and what could be more fun than crabbing at the harbour on a hot summer's day?
So what are you waiting for? Get out and get active in Dorset!
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Car/Vehicle
WAREHAM
Classic VW Campervan hire located in Wareham, Dorset. Explore the area in the comfort of a fully equipped 1970's classic VW. All campervans are 4 berth and are great for weekend breaks, family holidays, weddings and promotional work.
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…
Guided Tour
Active England is an active travel tour company, which takes it’s guests walking and cycling from gardens to castles, travelling through fields, down winding lanes, along hills and hedgerows right into the heart of the British countryside. Our…
Walking Tour
LITTON CHENEY
Bride Valley, where the English countryside sparkles! Bride Valley Vineyard is just a few miles from the Jurassic coast in the heart of Dorset’s breathtaking Bride Valley. We welcome visitors to come and experience our regular vineyard tours, meet…
Walking Route
Portesham
Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops
Cycle Route
Nr Wimborne
Pretty 5 mile off-road cycle ride starting at Badbury Rings, an Iron Age Hillfort with extensive views over the surrounding countryside.
Walking Route
Burton Bradstock
Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops
Walking Route
Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops
Cycle Route
Pedal around Purbeck to the Jurassic Coast and make the most of the local farm shops and village stores to stock up on supplies.
Walking Route
Portesham
Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops
Walking Route
West Bexington
Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops
Walking Tour
CORFE CASTLE
Tours, walks, talks and holiday planning services – the ONLY Total Jurassic Experience specialists.
Cycle Route
CORFE CASTLE
A circular 12 mile, mainly off-road route between Norden and either Studland village or Shell Bay beach via the Rempstone Estate.
Electric Bicycles
BOURNEMOUTH
*Bike Hire/Rental* - Electric Bikes with extra fat tyres for a smooth ride on any terrain - Delivered to and picked up from your house, hotel, AirBnB or any location of your choosing.
Electric power means it's perfect for mixed fitness/ability…
Walking Route
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.
Walking Route
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.
Walking Route
Abbotsbury
Downloadable Walks from Bus Stops
Cycle Route
Rides and walks to help you explore, taste & enjoy the landscape! It’s time to take a walk and discover the lush former water meadows so beloved of famous novelist Thomas Hardy where 19th century farmers were known for working the fields all the…
Cycle Route
If you want to know why West Country Beef and Lamb taste so good, you can take a cycle around the route which includes the Piddle Valley.
Cycle Route
Dorchester
This 30 mile route is from Dorchester to Lyme Regis.
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