Enter into the wooded landscape of Hurn Forest. Skim the busy Bournemouth International Airport, where the growl of the engines can shake the trees. Ride or walk along the ridge as it rises up above the hidden Moors River valley. Weave between the towering trunks merging onto tracks coming from many different directions. Curve around … Continue reading Hurn
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West Bexington
Follow the footsteps of fishermen as they harvest the sea from the shore and scramble through the pebbles on the high dunes of Chesil Beach, as the waves heavily crash into the peaceful surroundings. Pass World War Two defences, a nationally renowned bolthole, and coastguard cottages, which have become private homes, all with exceptional views … Continue reading West Bexington
Chapman’s Pool
Discover one of Dorset’s most beautiful, yet remote, coves on the Jurassic Coastline. From the little village of Kingston, high on the Purbeck ridge, wander through the woods of Encombe Estate. Clip the steep slopes as they roll down to the manor, Golden Bowl, and Purbeck Stone obelisk to reach Houns Tout, accompanied by views … Continue reading Chapman’s Pool
St Wite
Explore the small valley of St Gabriel, following the footsteps of royal ancestors and enchanting saints. From the busy A35, cutting through the village of Morcombelake, dip down the slopes from the river's source. Skim the holy well of St Wite, the little spring constantly flowing and believed to have magical healing properties. Discover the … Continue reading St Wite
Iford
Starting in Holdenhurst, a village both locked and lost behind urban development, follow the River Stour towards Throop. Weave between cottages, gas lamps and modern day flats for the peace to be disturbed by Bournemouth’s busy trunk road. Return to the Stour to follow its flow to the medieval bridge of Iford. Cross over the … Continue reading Iford
Allington
Dip and drop through the landscape of the Marshwood Vale. Starting in the hamlet of Allington, now merged into Bridport, climb inland up the valley of the river Simene. Wander past lost farms and crumbling ruins with views to a number of hilltop hillforts. Follow ancient routes to the ridge and descend through deep Holloways, … Continue reading Allington
Swanage
Starting at the blue coastal waters of Swanage Bay, pass colourful beach huts and wooden groynes to climb through the residential estates to Ballard Down. Pass a 17th century farm, built from stone stolen from Corfe Castle, and weave through the trees to the base of the steep slopes. In the company of views over … Continue reading Swanage
St Edward’s Way
🌊From Sea to Sky.🌤️ St Edward's Way - A pilgrimage following the footsteps of the elaborate yet mournful ceromony of murdered teenager, King Edward. Travelling from Wareham on the banks of Poole Harbour to his resting place as a Saint in Shaftesbury Abbey. Distance: 33miles/51km Terrain: Tracks, paths, fields and roads. Access: All on a … Continue reading St Edward’s Way
