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Walking in Dorset
Many of the customers who stay at our Holiday Park use them as a base to take advantage of the great Dorset walks nearby. There is such a large selection of walks in Dorset that we thought we would help out by telling you about our favourites below.
Purbeck Plod, Swanage
- Duration: 10
- Type: Coastal
Difficult, a strenuous and long distance walk.
A strenuous circular route from the sea front in Swanage – great views along the coast going west and panoramic views of the valley down to Swanage and across to Poole Harbour on the way back to Swanage.
Start – Swanage Sea Front | Finish – Swanage Sea Front.
Studland Walk, Studland
- Duration: 1
- Type: Coastal
Easy, generally flat and easy, but near the start there is a short section where the path surface is uneven.
This walk gives your fantastic views out to the Isle of white from the spectacular Jurassic Coast.
Start – Car park, Studland village | Finish – Car park, Studland village.
Abbotsbury Hill Fort, Weymouth
- Duration: 2
- Type: Countryside
Moderate/Difficult, It is generally flat with one long climb.
This walk is stooped in history, including the Iron Age fortification- Abbotsbury Hill Fortification, St Catherine’s Hill as well as famous attractions such as Abbotsbury Swannery.
Start – Abbotsbury beach car park | Finish – Abbotsbury beach car park.
Burton Bradstock, Bridport
- Duration: 1
- Type: Coastal
Easy/Moderate, An easy going walk with spectacular cliff top views.
A walk full of fantastic views along the Jurassic Coast as well as the history of Lyme Regis famous16th Century harbour defence.
Start – Burton Hive Beach Car Park Finish – Burton Hive Beach Car Park.
Castle and Beach, Weymouth
- Duration: 2
- Type: Coastal
Moderate, a generally flat walk with some steep climbs.
This walks takes in the scenic views of the Dorset coast as well as the Historical feature of Abbotsbury Castle.
Start – Abbotsbury | Finish – Abbotsbury.
Cerne Park, Dorchester
- Duration: 1
- Type: Countryside
Moderate, fairly flat paths however some steep slopes.
A walk what takes you through the heart of the Dorchester countryside, with excellent views of the Sydling valley and the downlands can be seen from the Ridgeway.
Start – Cerne Abbas | Finish – Cerne Abbas.
Gardens and Alum Chine, Bournemouth
- Duration: 1
- Type: Coastal
Easy, a short a flat walk round the town.
This walk takes you through the attractive gardens, along the River Bournes, along the Promenade and to the pier.
Start – Bournemouth Pier | Finish – Bournemouth Pier.
Lyme Regis to Charmouth, Lyme Regis
- Duration: 4
- Type: Coastal
Easy/Moderate, most of the walk is along pavements but with some steep and slippy areas.
A pleasant walk with excellent views over Lyme Regis and also takes you through some wooded areas.
Start – Charmouth Road car park | Finish – Charmouth Road car park.
Morcombelake Village, Bridport
- Duration: 1
- Type: Countryside
Easy, a short a flat walk round the Countryside.
A very pleasant countryside walk between Morcombelake and Golden Cap, taking in the fantastic views of the countryside.
Start – Ship Knapp car park | Finish – Ship Knapp car park.
West Bexington Circular, Dorchester
- Duration: 1
- Type: Coastal
Easy, flat walk through the village using footpaths.
A walk through the lovely village of West Bexington with views over Chesil Beach.
Start – West Besington Beach car park | Finish – West Besington Beach car park.
