Explore a secret section of the Jurassic Coastline hidden down old tracks that connected the long gone seaside settlements. Pass 17th century farms and old stone barns all under the shadow of Golden Cap. Discover ruins of an old village church, its origins linking back to a lone survivor who was washed ashore, his new … Continue reading Stanton St Gabriel
Walk upstream following the little River Wey to its source. Climb Bayard Hill to the ridge, scattered with ancient tumuli and sliced by a Roman road. Cross the bridge over the new A354 to find the site of 54 brutally murdered and decapitated Vikings, with three skulls missing. Enjoy a rare panoramic view of almost … Continue reading Upwey and the South Dorset Ridgeway
From the hidden village of Bincombe, climb high up the slopes on which it sits to panoramic views of the Jurassic Coastline, stretching from Lyme Regis to St Aldhelm’s Head. Pass a golf course that has carved its own way into history, helping to begin the craze of the Ryder Cup. Explore woodland and ruins … Continue reading Bincombe and Chalbury Hillfort
From the Lulworth Cove Inn cycle the chalk hills and absorb the sights along the Jurassic coastline to the Smugglers Inn. Climb out the valley to Daggers Gate, with its own little legend, to begin the rural route along paths of the original Customs Officials while they patrolled the cliff tops for smugglers. Pass Durdle … Continue reading Lulworth Cove to Osmington Mills – Bike Ride
Tess of the Vale has grown into a library of more than 375 adventures. Miles of footpaths, bridleways, byways and permissive tracks across the countryside have been recorded, with, as of September 2026 - all parishes complete. Yet the 'project' is still far from finished. Even if every parish is ticked off, there will always … Continue reading Dorset Parish List
From the folly of Durlston, walk along the cliff top to admire the treats installed by a local Victorian businessman, passionate about stone and landscape. Discover the castle and 40 tonne stone globe, engraved romantic quotes and recycled bollards, all installed for visitors' entertainment over a century ago. Wander past the 18th century Tilly Whim … Continue reading Durlston
The Big Map of Dorset is a hand drawn, to scale map of the whole county. It is drawn using pen and pencil onto four separate canvases, adding up to a total size of approximately 2 metres by 2 metres. The map records only a simple selection of earthworks, woodland, water, roads, tracks and settlement. … Continue reading The Big Map of Dorset
From the Smugglers Inn in Osmington Mills, cycle the hills and absorb the sights, to Lulworth Cove. Pass through the village of Osmington to admire the White Horse from the high ridge of Coombe Bottom to then descend and rise again at Ringstead. Enjoy the wide views from St Aldhem’s Head in the East to … Continue reading Osmington Mills to Lulworth Cove – Bike Ride.
