Unforgettable Adventures...
Dorset boasts some of the most beautiful coast and countryside landscapes britain has to offer. The perfect playground for you and your family to explore, Dorset has miles upon miles of thrilling cycle routes, some of the finest walking trails to be found anywhere in the United Kingdom and scenery that cant be missed. Below is a selection of our top pick for family days out exploring the great outdoors.
Moors Valley
Ringwood
A large Country Park & Forest offering approximately 1000 acres of managed woodland to explore. Mapped walking and cycle routes, two large adventure play areas, cycle hire, model steam railway, restaurant, Go-Ape and Segway hire.
Portland Bill
Isle of Portland
This unique, tied island marks the southernmost point on the Jurassic Coast. Steeped in maritime history and heritage, quaint villages and rocky, coastal scenery. There are museums, castles and not one but three lighthouses to explore.
Durdle Door
Lulworth
Durdle Door is one of the Jurassic Coast’s most iconic landscapes. It is a natural arch, formed from a layer of hard limestone standing almost vertically out of the sea. The footpath between Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove sees more than 200,000 walkers each year.
Old Harry Rocks
The Purbecks
From over 100 million years ago to today the white chalk of Old Harry Rocks gleams brightly all year round. This tranquil stretch of English downland records, in its chalk bedrock, the closing chapters of the story of the Jurassic Coast.
Corfe Castle
Swanage
One of Britain's most iconic survivors of the English Civil War, discover over 1,000 years of history as a royal palace and fortress. With fallen walls and secret places, there are tales of treachery and treason around every corner.
Poole Harbour
Poole
Poole is Europe's largest natural harbour and a stunning location for all types of watersports fringed with unspoilt woodland and coastal walks. With over a dozen yacht clubs and marinas, the harbour is alive with all types of water born craft.
Tall Tree Trail
New Forest
Stimulate your senses on this short trail around Blackwater Arboretum, with its collection of trees from all over the world. Explore some of the tallest, heaviest and toughest trees in the world including some of the oldest Douglas fir trees in Britain.
Lulworth Cove
Lulworth
Formed by the combined forces of the sea and a river swollen by melting ice at the end of the last Ice Age. Lulworth Cove is world famous for its unique geology and landforms including the Lulworth Crumple and Stair Hole and welcomes thousands of people each year.
Blue Pool
Wareham
The Blue Pool Nature Reserve gives the chance to explore a magical pool famous for its ever changing colours. Fine clay suspended in the water diffracts light in different ways, producing a spectrum of blue colours. Children can enjoy the trails too with the red route hunting for Magic Fairy Doors.
Food Festivals...
Dorset plays host to some truly amazing food festivals happening throughout the year. Everything from beer festivals to cheese festivals and of course the country famous Great Dorset steam fair each filled with local culture, music and incredible flavours from across the county.
Whats Happening...
Looking to find out what's going on in Dorset throughout 2022 you’ve come to the right place. Dorset plays host to an amazing array of events from the mildly eccentric Dorset knob throwing festival to the world famous Bournemouth air show. Country life is showcased at the many county shows and fairs across Dorset so why not soak up the atmosphere and swing into action at one of Dorset’s many music and food festivals.
Coastal Snapshots...
Heres a selection of the most beautiful photos of Dorset and its coastline sent in from across the south. Hopefully these will help inspire you to explore the local area or even perhaps make Dorset your next holiday destination. Happy Rambling...
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- Upton Canyon -