Enjoy Dorset on foot with this series of walks starting from bus stops along the Jurassic Coast.
Dorset National Landscape and the Jurassic Coast Trust have curated a series of walks that everybody can enjoy. All of them start and finish at bus stops along the Jurassic Coaster bus route in Dorset.
Taking the bus can be a relaxing way to access the countryside across Dorset, it is better for the environment to leave the car at home and best of all, you can get a great view from the top deck!
Why not try and complete all the walks on the list, and get the most of the coast and country across West Dorset?
West Bay to Bridport
Two different views, east and west, created by ancient
movement in the geology. Layers moved up and down
next to one another on a faultline beneath West Bay.
Follow the river that carved its way along this natural
weakness, creating opportunities for the community
that grew to flourish here.
Distance: 2.5 miles
Burton Bradstock East
Chesil Beach is 15 miles long and born from landslides
that eroded after the last ice age, 20,000 years ago.
Protected habitats nestle at the back of the beach
where the melodious song of the linnet can be
heard all year round.
Distance: 1.6 miles
Swyre to West Bexington Circular
No cliffs form behind the mighty Chesil Beach, born from
landslides that eroded after the last ice age, 20,000
years ago. As the sea claws against the shingle, rich
wildlife nestles in protected habitats behind the beach
and hopeful anglers cast their lines into the waves
Distance: 2.8 miles
Beach & Gardens / Around Chapel Hill
No cliffs form behind the mighty Chesil Beach, born from
landslides that eroded after the last ice age, 20,000
years ago. As the sea claws against the shingle, rich
wildlife nestles in protected habitats behind the beach
and hopeful anglers cast their lines into the waves.
Distance 3.4 miles or 2 miles
Circular via White Hill
Ancient landscapes marked with strip lynchets – ancient
field systems, commonly seen in this area and the white
chalk of White Hill, part of the South Dorset Ridgeway.
Distance: 2.5 miles
Knights to Moonfleet
Chesil Beach – 15 miles long and born from landslides
that eroded after the last ice age, 20,000 years ago
– protects the special habitat of the Fleet Lagoon.
The crashing, open sea is safely distant, a faint
accompaniment to the calls of birds that find refuge in
the tranquil waters.
Distance: 3.5 miles
Flavours
Valley to Market Food Trail Follow the historic footsteps of the valley’s farmers taking their produce to Dorchester’s market.
Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve A magical pocket of mixed woodland and heath site
West Dorset Bus Stop Walks A series of walks starting from bus stops along the Jurassic Coaster bus route
Hogchester Meadows Explore 50 acres of wildflower meadows between mid May to the end July.
Lewesdon Hill An alluring National Trust Hillfort, great for den building, picnics and the fiery hues of autumn.
Okeford Hill Outstanding views over the Blackmore Vale and beyond. A tranquil place to explore.
Frampton Head to the Millennium Green for riverside picnics alongside the River Frome. Wander past the village hall to Harry’s Wood,…
