Delve deep into the mystical woodland of Hooke Park. Weave between the gnarly oaks, towering beech and lines of red cedar, the floor under the dark canopy broken by shards of sunshine and architectural creations by the hidden school. Follow the footsteps of Iron Age tribes and medieval hunters through a landscape of deep ravines … Continue reading Hooke Park
With no roads, no towns and only a scattering of farms wander the rural landscape of Tibbs Hollow. From views down to the site of a Roman villa, explore the high hills and enchanting forest that has remained a peaceful place since the Roman period. Drop down to the valley to discover the site of … Continue reading Tibbs Hollow
Buried in the folds of the fields and slopes is the small hamlet of Rodden, surrounding its old Manor House. Climb up the steep sided valley to the peak of Merry Hill, with views over an old railway line and out to sea. Pass converted barns, which have featured in films, to then join the … Continue reading Rodden
From one of BBC Countryfile’s top five beaches in the country, find the River Char as it manoeuvres its way through the shingle to the sea. Follow it upstream, deeper inland to The Street. With possible Roman origins, the route developed into one of the most important roads from east to west, used by Catherine … Continue reading Charmouth
Dorset’s ageless and rural beauty, combined with the expanse of open landscape and peaceful atmosphere, has encouraged directors and film crews to immortalise the county in a number of Hollywood blockbusters, award winning television shows and music videos. Below is a list of productions which have used the county’s awe-inspiring landscape as their backdrop. Click … Continue reading Dorset On Film
From the busy town of Yeovil, weave through the waterfalls, pools, grottos and stone arches to climb up to the Roman road once linking the ancient towns of Durnovaria and Lindinis. Discover the follies of Barwick estate, dotted on the hilltops to mark the four points of the compass. Dip down to the fine country … Continue reading Ninesprings
From a nature reserve that has grown from a chalk quarry, carved into the steep slopes, discover the little, lost hamlet of Muckleford. Follow the floodplains of the River Frome to the cursed estate of Frampton Court with its decorative Peacock Bridge, claimed to have been built by Christopher Wren. Leave the medieval landscape behind … Continue reading Muckleford
Explore the lush hills and wild woodland on the border of Dorset and Devon. Start at the small village of Monkton Wyld which has grown from the love of a mother for her daughter. Dip down and climb up the narrow valleys, crossing streams and stiles at the end of isolated holloways that once led … Continue reading Monkton Wyld
