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.
![Swift Town Tales](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/crop-Bridport-Swift-Town-825x375.jpg)
Bridport Swift Town
Swift Summer - SWIFT TOWN TALES
![Dorset Food and Arts Festival 2024](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DFandarts--825x375.jpg)
Summer Festival
Dorset Food and Arts Festival 2024
The Great Field Poundbury, Peverell Avenue East, Poundbury, Dorchester, UK
![Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Thorncombe-Woods-Spring-Bluebells-c-Ann-Campbell-825x375.jpg)
Woods, Walks, Wildlife
Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve
![West Dorset Bus Stop Walks](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/View-from-Abbotsbury-Hillfortdreamstimemaximum_131764400-825x375.jpg)
Walks, Walks, Jurassic Coast
West Dorset Bus Stop Walks
A series of walks starting from bus stops along the Jurassic Coaster bus route
![Hogchester Meadows](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hogchester-c.-Nick-Howe-825x375.jpeg)
Meadows, Walks, Wildlife
Hogchester Meadows
Explore 50 acres of wildflower meadows between mid May to the end July.
![Worth Matravers](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Worth_Matravers-Picnic-cDiana_Jarvis-825x375.jpg)
History & heritage, Walks, Jurassic Coast
Worth Matravers
![Lewesdon Hill](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Lewesdon-Veterans-in-Spring-825x375.jpg)
Walks, Good for walking & families
Lewesdon Hill
An alluring National Trust Hillfort, great for den building, picnics and the fiery hues of autumn.
![Okeford Hill](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bluebells-825x375.jpg)
walks
Okeford Hill
Outstanding views over the Blackmore Vale and beyond. A tranquil place to explore.
![Frampton](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Frampton-Bridge_Tony-Gill-825x375.jpg)
Picnic spot
Frampton
![Povington Hill](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tynehamfields-825x375.jpg)
Great views
Povington Hill
Lift your spirits with wide sweeping coastal views and some kite flying here
![Peveril Point & Swanage Downs](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Peveril-Point-c-AONB-02-825x375.jpg)
Coast, Great views
Peveril Point & Swanage Downs
![South Beach, Studland](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Studland-Light-c-Dorset-AONB-MARTIN-DOLAN-sm-825x375.jpg)
Coast, Great views
South Beach, Studland
![Knoll Beach, Studland](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rod_Courtman_Studland-Beach-825x375.jpg)
Amazing coastal walks and wildlife, Good for walking & families, Wildlife
Knoll Beach, Studland
![Purbeck Heaths](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Middlebere-Heath-2-resize-credit-Jon-Bish-825x375.jpg)
Walks & Wildlife
Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve
![Isle of Purbeck Viewpoint, Creech Hill](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/96j.-Lulu_Fountain_GrangeArch1-825x375.jpg)
Panoramic views
Isle of Purbeck Viewpoint, Creech Hill
Stunning panoramic views across Purbeck to the Jurassic Coast
![Walk Dorset’s History](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Swanage-Jetty-web-825x375.jpg)
History & heritage
Walk Dorset's History
![Bridport Walks](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Bridport-Autumn-Pastels-825x375.jpg)
Walks, Good for walking & families
Bridport Heritage & Sculpture Trails
Explore the heritage and green spaces around this bustling market town.
![Woolland Hill](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Looking-North-from-Woolland-Hill_Tony-Gill-small-825x375.jpg)
Great views, Great views, Good for walking & families, Dog walkers
Woolland Hill
![Ringstead Bay](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Ringstead-c-Mark-Simons-825x375.jpg)
Walking, swimming and views
Ringstead Bay
Escape the crowds at this quiet shingle beach on the Jurassic Coast.
![Spyway Dinosaur Footprints](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Spyway-2-c.-National-Trust-825x375.jpg)
History & heritage, Walks, Jurassic Coast
Spyway Dinosaur Footprints
![Tyneham and Worbarrow Bay](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/02-Pondfield-Cove-and-Worbarrow-Bay-825x375.jpg)
History & heritage, History & heritage, Good for walking & families, Jurassic Coast
Tyneham and Worbarrow Bay
![Lyme Regis and Uplyme](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/rhs_top_915x686_lyme-825x375.jpg)
Walks, Jurassic Coast
Lyme Regis and Uplyme
![Ringmoor and Turnworth Down](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bluebells-825x375.jpg)
Great for walks, good views
Ringmoor and Turnworth Down
![Milldown Nature Reserve](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Kingcombe-Meadow_TG-825x375.jpg)
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.
![Kingcombe Meadows and Centre](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Kingcombe-c-Mark-Heighes-825x375.jpg)
Walks
Kingcombe Meadows and Centre
A hidden gem for gentle walks around the nature reserve, picnics and a cafe with delicious cake!
![Powerstock Common](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Powerstock-Common-Winter-07_TG-825x375.jpg)
Walks
Powerstock Common
Gentle walks through the trees and meadows of this Dorset Wildlife Trust reserve.
![Milton Abbas](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Sedat-Ozkanca-07507897297-Garlic-Wood-Near-Milton-Abbas-825x375.jpg)
History & heritage, Good for walking & families, Friends, Dog walkers
Milton Abbas
![Colmer’s Hill](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Colmers-Hill-c-Max-Trafford-Dorset-AONB-Photo-Competition-e1631187780940-825x375.jpg)
Great views
Colmer's Hill
An iconic hill in West Dorset, recognisable for its conical shape with a tuft of trees at the top.
![Cerne Valley Way](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/VALLEYS-Rosie_Mathisen_Nether-Cerne-e1594102902771-825x375.jpg)
Good for walking , Walks
Cerne Valley Way
![Frome Valley Trail](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Frome-Valley-1-c-Ian-Rees-825x375.jpg)
Good for walking , Walks
Frome Valley Trail
![West Bay](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Mark-Heighes-West-Bay-825x375.jpg)
Jurassic Coast
West Bay
![North Dorset Trailway](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Trailway-flowers-825x375.jpg)
Good for walking and families, Family with young ones, Culture, Easy access
North Dorset Trailway
![Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Charmouth-Heritage-Centre-dreamstimemaximum_138366923-825x375.jpg)
Jurassic Coast
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Learn all about the Jurassic Coast and the popular pastime of fossil hunting!
![Stonebarrow](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Stonebarrow-East-to-Golden-Cap-3_TG-Copy-825x375.jpg)
Great views, Good for walking & families
Stonebarrow
![Langdon Hill](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Langdon-Walkers_TG-825x375.jpg)
Great views
Langdon Hill
![Coney’s Castle](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Coneys-Castle-National-Trust-825x375.jpg)
Great views
Coney's Castle
![Hambledon and Hod Hills](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Paul-Haynes-Hambledon-Hill-at-dawn-small-825x375.jpg)
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.
![Bind Barrow and Hive Beach](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Burton-Bradstock-c-Kevin-Freeman-825x375.jpg)
Great views
Bind Barrow and Hive Beach
![Lambert’s Castle](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/View-from-Lamberts-Castle-825x375.jpg)
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.
![Pilsdon Pen](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Pilsdon-cDorset-AONB-Nathalie-Roberts-825x375.jpg)
Great views, Good for walking & families
Pilsdon Pen
Iron age hillfort with panoramic views across the Marshwood Vale
![St Catherine’s Chapel, Abbotsbury](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/St-Catherines-in-the-Clouds-e1556203669321-825x375.jpg)
Great views, Walks
St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury
A short steep walk gives outstanding views across the Jurassic Coast and South Dorset Ridgeway
![Dorset Pedal: Studland and Wareham Ride](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Dorset-Pedal-825x375.jpg)
Rides
Dorset Pedal: Studland and Wareham Ride
A gentle cycle around the heathland of Purbeck, starting at Wareham or Studland.
![Valley of Stones](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Valley-of-Stones-03-825x375.jpg)
History & heritage, History & heritage, Good for walking & families, Dog walkers
Valley of Stones
![Exploring the South Dorset Ridgeway](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Hellstone-Sunset-c-Tony-Gill-825x375.jpg)
History & heritage, South Dorset Ridgeway
Exploring the South Dorset Ridgeway
![Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Golden-Cap-Martin-Kemp-Dreamstime-2048-825x375.jpg)
History & heritage
Jurassic Coast
![Osmington White Horse](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/11-NOV-4c.-Daniel_Howe_Osmington_Mills-825x375.jpg)
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.
![Maiden Castle](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/graham_herbert_maiden_castle-825x375.jpg)
Great for history, Good for walking & families
Maiden Castle
![Kimmeridge Bay](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Kimmeridge-c-Kerry-Street-825x375.jpg)
Great for sealife & geology, Good for walking & families, Wildlife, Great views
Kimmeridge Bay Wild Seas Centre
![Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Lulworth-dreamstimemaximum_58351158-825x375.jpg)
Great for geology, Good for walking & families, History & heritage, Great views
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door
![Kingston Russell Stone Circle](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Hampton-View-Towards-Abbotsbury-From-Hampton-Stone-Circle-2048-825x375.jpg)
Great for walks, South Dorset Ridgeway
Kingston Russell Stone Circle
4000 year old stone circle, part of the South Dorset Ridgeway ancient landscape.
![Hell Stone](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Paul-Haynes-Hellstone-825x375.jpg)
Great for walks, South Dorset Ridgeway
Hell Stone
Ancient long barrow, part of the South Dorset Ridgeway ceremonial landscape.
![Hampton Down Stone Circle](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Hampton-View-Towards-Abbotsbury-From-Hampton-Stone-Circle-2048-825x375.jpg)
Great for walks, South Dorset Ridgeway
Hampton Down Stone Circle
![Grey Mare and her Colts](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Grey-Mare-and-her-Colts-by-Tony-Gill-2048-825x375.jpg)
Great for walks, South Dorset Ridgeway
Grey Mare and her Colts
![Golden Cap](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Golden-Cap-Martin-Kemp-Dreamstime-2048-825x375.jpg)
Great views, Jurassic Coast
Golden Cap
The highest point on the south coast and part of the National Trust's Golden Cap estate.
![Eggardon Hill](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Eggardon-Sunset-c-Tony-Gill-825x375.jpg)
Great for walks, Great views
Eggardon Hill
![Durlston Country Park](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Durlston-dreamstimemaximum_84205949-1-825x375.jpg)
Great for a day out
Durlston Country Park
![Corfe Castle and Purbeck Park (Norden)](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/12-DEC-44a.-Chris_Strong_Corfe_Castle_Illuminated-Dec2019-825x375.jpg)
Castle heritage & steam train rides, Walks, Great views
Corfe Castle and Purbeck Park
![Cerne Giant and Cerne Abbas village](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Cerne-Abbas-Giant-in-Spring-c-Tony-Gill-2-825x375.jpg)
Great for walks and picnics, History & heritage
Cerne Giant and Cerne Abbas village
![Bronkham Hill](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Abbotsbury-Tumulus-Infrared-825x375.jpg)
History & heritage
Bronkham Hill
![Brownsea Island](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/RED-SQUIRREL-kevin-cook-2-825x375.jpg)
Brilliant for wildlife, Good for walking & families
Brownsea Island
![Bridport Museum](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bridportmusuem3-825x375.jpg)
Brilliant for children & rainy days
Bridport Museum
![Bracketts Coppice](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Bracketts-Coppice-hayfields-©-Neil-Gibson_0-825x375.jpg)
A hidden gem, Wildlife
Bracketts Coppice
![Black Down and the Hardy Monument](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/SOUTH-DORSET-RIDGEWAY-Graham_Herbert_Blackdown_Forest-825x375.jpg)
Picnics, stroll or a hike, Great views
Black Down and the Hardy Monument
![Ballard Down & Old Harry](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/77c.-Lorraine_Finney_Old-Harry-Rock-June-2017-825x375.jpg)
Amazing coastal views, Good for walking & families
Ballard Down & Old Harry
![Arne Nature Reserve](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Dartford-Warbler-at-RSPB-Arne.-Credit-RSPB-825x375.jpg)
Good chance of seeing deer, Walks, Wildlife
Arne Nature Reserve
![Allington Hill & Coopers Wood](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mark-Heighes-Bluebells-825x375.jpg)
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.
![Abbotsbury Hillfort](https://dorset-nl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/10h-James_Loveridge_Abbotsbury_Hill-825x375.jpg)
Great for walks