Explore the Dorset National Landscape Map
Dorset National Landscape covers just over 40% of Dorset, stretching from Lyme Regis to Poole Harbour and inland as far as Blandford Forum.
Ages 11+, Walks
Photography Walk
Meeting
Dorset National Landscape Annual Forum in Wareham
Meeting
Dorset National Landscape Annual Forum in Dorchester
Rides
Valley to Market Food Trail
Follow the historic footsteps of the valley’s farmers taking their produce to Dorchester’s market.
Woods, Walks, Wildlife
Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve
Walks, Walks, Jurassic Coast
West Dorset Bus Stop Walks
A series of walks starting from bus stops along the Jurassic Coaster bus route
Meadows, Walks, Wildlife
Hogchester Meadows
Explore 50 acres of wildflower meadows between mid May to the end July.
History & heritage, Walks, Jurassic Coast
Worth Matravers
Walks, Good for walking & families
Lewesdon Hill
An alluring National Trust Hillfort, great for den building, picnics and the fiery hues of autumn.
walks
Okeford Hill
Outstanding views over the Blackmore Vale and beyond. A tranquil place to explore.
Picnic spot
Frampton
Great views
Povington Hill
Lift your spirits with wide sweeping coastal views and some kite flying here
Coast, Great views
Peveril Point & Swanage Downs
Coast, Great views
South Beach, Studland
Amazing coastal walks and wildlife, Good for walking & families, Wildlife
Knoll Beach, Studland
Walks & Wildlife
Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve
Panoramic views
Isle of Purbeck Viewpoint, Creech Hill
Stunning panoramic views across Purbeck to the Jurassic Coast
History & heritage
Walk Dorset's History
Walks, Good for walking & families
Bridport Heritage & Sculpture Trails
Explore the heritage and green spaces around this bustling market town.
Great views, Great views, Good for walking & families, Dog walkers
Woolland Hill
Walking, swimming and views
Ringstead Bay
Escape the crowds at this quiet shingle beach on the Jurassic Coast.
History & heritage, Walks, Jurassic Coast
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints
History & heritage, History & heritage, Good for walking & families, Jurassic Coast
Tyneham and Worbarrow Bay
Walks, Jurassic Coast
Lyme Regis and Uplyme
Great for walks, good views
Ringmoor and Turnworth Down
Great for walks, wildflowers and wildlife, Walks, Dog walkers, Family with young ones
Milldown Nature Reserve
A pretty patch of countryside with areas of woodland and species-rich chalk grassland.
Walks
Kingcombe Meadows and Centre
A hidden gem for gentle walks around the nature reserve, picnics and a cafe with delicious cake!
Walks
Powerstock Common
Gentle walks through the trees and meadows of this Dorset Wildlife Trust reserve.
History & heritage, Good for walking & families, Friends, Dog walkers
Milton Abbas
Great views
Colmer's Hill
An iconic hill in West Dorset, recognisable for its conical shape with a tuft of trees at the top.
Good for walking , Walks
Cerne Valley Way
Good for walking , Walks
Frome Valley Trail
Jurassic Coast
West Bay
Good for walking and families, Family with young ones, Culture, Easy access
North Dorset Trailway
Jurassic Coast
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Learn all about the Jurassic Coast and the popular pastime of fossil hunting!
Great views, Good for walking & families
Stonebarrow
Great views
Langdon Hill
Great views
Coney's Castle
History & Heritage, Walks, History & heritage, Great views
Hambledon and Hod Hills
With stunning views across the Blackmore Vale from these big and small Iron Age hillforts.
Great views
Bind Barrow and Hive Beach
Great views, Good for walking & families, West Dorset
Lambert's Castle
Iron Age hillfort with sweeping views across the Marshwood Vale and out to sea.
Great views, Good for walking & families
Pilsdon Pen
Iron age hillfort with panoramic views across the Marshwood Vale
Great views, Walks
St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury
A short steep walk gives outstanding views across the Jurassic Coast and South Dorset Ridgeway
Rides
Dorset Pedal: Studland and Wareham Ride
A gentle cycle around the heathland of Purbeck, starting at Wareham or Studland.
History & heritage, History & heritage, Good for walking & families, Dog walkers
Valley of Stones
History & heritage, South Dorset Ridgeway
Exploring the South Dorset Ridgeway
History & heritage
Jurassic Coast
History & heritage, fossil hunting, South Dorset Ridgeway, Walks, Great views
Osmington Mills & close by White Horse
A seaside hamlet with a fascinating geology & close by iconic chalk figure cut into the hillside.
Great for history, Good for walking & families
Maiden Castle
Great for sealife & geology, Good for walking & families, Wildlife, Great views
Kimmeridge Bay Wild Seas Centre
Great for geology, Good for walking & families, History & heritage, Great views
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door
Great for walks, South Dorset Ridgeway
Kingston Russell Stone Circle
4000 year old stone circle, part of the South Dorset Ridgeway ancient landscape.
Great for walks, South Dorset Ridgeway
Hell Stone
Ancient long barrow, part of the South Dorset Ridgeway ceremonial landscape.
Great for walks, South Dorset Ridgeway
Hampton Down Stone Circle
Great for walks, South Dorset Ridgeway
Grey Mare and her Colts
Great views, Jurassic Coast
Golden Cap
The highest point on the south coast and part of the National Trust's Golden Cap estate.
Great for walks, Great views
Eggardon Hill
Great for a day out
Durlston Country Park
Castle heritage & steam train rides, Walks, Great views
Corfe Castle and Purbeck Park
Great for walks and picnics, History & heritage
Cerne Giant and Cerne Abbas village
History & heritage
Bronkham Hill
Brilliant for wildlife, Good for walking & families
Brownsea Island
Brilliant for children & rainy days
Bridport Museum
A hidden gem, Wildlife
Bracketts Coppice
Picnics, stroll or a hike, Great views
Black Down and the Hardy Monument
Amazing coastal views, Good for walking & families
Ballard Down & Old Harry
Good chance of seeing deer, Walks, Wildlife
Arne Nature Reserve
Great for walks & picnics, Easy access
Allington Hill & Coopers Wood
Wooded hill in Bridport, great for wearing out the kids - or the dog! - picnics and peace.
Great for walks