Dip down to the stone outcrops and curving coves of Durdle Door and Man o War. Hear the roar of the shingle pulled back by waves which claimed the lives of the maidens of Lulworth Castle. Climb up the cliff of Swyre Head to meet the chalk arch embedded into Bat’s Head. Continue to wander … Continue reading Durdle Door
From the forgotten village of Coombe Keynes, complete with a mass burial from the plague and a cottage haunted by witches, climb out to the valley to the high chalk hills. Weave through the ancient forest to descend into Winfrith Newburgh before taking the old smugglers' route to the sea. Delve down into the little … Continue reading Coombe Keynes
After clambering over the pebble beach of Chesil, turn away from the sea to wander along the old roads that were used by many coastal foragers of the Victorian age. Venture further inland to discover the old manor of Berwick before weaving through a number of peaceful fishponds sitting on the banks of the River … Continue reading Cogden Beach
Skim the surface of the moon-like landscape of the Isle of Portland. Find ruins of Victorian military defences, complete with tunnels which disappear into the darkness, before arriving at the cliff tops providing views for miles along the Jurassic coastline. Discover the towering structure of the Nicodemus Knob and the deep carved bowl of the … Continue reading Fortuneswell
Escape the crowds of the Jurassic Coast and explore the deep, hidden valleys lost in time. From Langton Matravers follow the footsteps of the smugglers straight to the hiding place of their loot; the paths also trodden by Hollywood stars and renowned authors. Climb down the short but sweet slopes to the Wilderness of the … Continue reading Langton Matravers
Climb up the hidden peaks of the Purbecks. Explore the ancient ridgeway route, scattered with Bronze Age barrows, Iron Age earthworks, and medieval tofts and crofts. Enjoy views over Poole Harbour to Poole and Bournemouth in the north and the wooded valley of the Corfe River to Weymouth and the Isle of Portland in the … Continue reading Church Knowle
Venture down the smuggler’s lanes of Corfe Mullen. The route cut through the landscape by the Romans, speeding up supplies from Poole Harbour to their mighty, military Fort at Lake Farm. Cross over brick bridges that span rivers of trees, the embankments once filled with steam as the old Slow and Dirty chugged its way … Continue reading Corfe Mullen
Explore the hillfort of Eggardon by climbing the ramparts and roaming the plateau. Experience wide open views across West Dorset and the Jurassic Coastline, including the peaks of Golden Cap, Pilsdon Pen and, the highest point in the county, Lewesdon Hill. Wander along the ridge way, following the paths of Roman soldiers, dipping down into … Continue reading West Compton and Eggardon Hill
