The Purbeck Stone Centre Trust has created a new named trail that links existing paths across East Dorset, celebrating the area’s long stone‑working heritage. The route connects the South West Coast Path with Corfe Castle, guiding walkers through both historic and working quarry sites and helping them explore the landscape and its cultural story in a more meaningful way.

Discover the Valley of Stones, a National Nature Reserve where a striking train of sarsen boulders tumbled into the valley during the last Ice Age. Set within the South Dorset Ridgeway — a landscape of ancient monuments as significant as Stonehenge. Among its remarkable features is a rare 5,000‑year‑old polishing stone, once used to smooth stone axe heads and uncovered during a community archaeology project.

Discover the beauty of West Bay with a collection of self‑guided walks offering something for everyone – from gentle harbourside strolls to routes with stunning views, rich local history and plenty of nature to spot along the way. Famous for its golden Jurassic Coast cliffs, West Bay is a lively working harbour with flat, easy paths, welcoming kiosks and plenty of places to pause and enjoy the scenery.

Dorset Food Trail – Follow this valley to market trail along the River Frome between Maiden Newton and Dorchester. At around 8.5 miles (13.6 km) this route of off-road paths and quiet roads follows the River Frome between Maiden Newton and Dorchester. You don’t need to be an avid hiker or keen cyclist to enjoy this gentle, family-friendly journey through some lovely Dorset countryside.