Dorset

Highlights

Historic and picture postcard hilltop town of Shaftesbury
Walk the Thomas Hardy Trail to Higher Bockhampton, his birthplace
Reputed fertility symbol and ancient giant hill figure of Cerne Abbas
Discover the quintessentially English landscapes of Thomas Hardy’s Dorset.
The chalk downs of Cranborne Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Overnight stays in charismatic and charming local inns and guest houses

Walking Holidays in Dorset

A walking holiday in Dorset allows you to explore the diverse coastline of this charming region of southern England. Over half of the county of Dorset is designated an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty", and you can expect chalk downs, traditional English villages, glorious views onto the English channel, and fascinating geological landforms along the coast.

Walk the Jurassic Coast to see the impressive rock formation Durdle Door, and the chalk sea stacks of Old Harry Rocks, or take in Dorset as part of a walking holiday on the South West Coast Path. However you choose to explore Dorset's plentiful delights, you are guaranteed a great walking holiday in this historic county of South West England.