History & heritage, Good for walking & families, Friends, Dog walkers

Milton Abbas

Imagine a quintessential storybook village and you'll picture Milton Abbas. This village lies in a wooded valley and is lined by whitewashed cob and thatch cottages.

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.

Milldown Nature Reserve, Jubilee Way, Blandford Forum

N Dorset Trailway, Blandford Forum DT11 7SH, UK

A hidden gem, on the outskirts of Blandford Forum. Ideal for picnics, exercise, wildlife or simply enjoying the superb views.

Walks

Kingcombe Meadows and Centre

A hidden gem for gentle walks around the nature reserve, picnics and a cafe with delicious cake!

Kingcombe Meadows and Centre

Kingcombe Centre, Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester, UK

A hidden gem for gentle walks around the nature reserve, picnics and a cafe with delicious cake!

Great views

Colmer's Hill

An iconic hill in West Dorset, recognisable for its conical shape with a tuft of trees at the top.

Walks, Jurassic Coast

Lyme Regis and Uplyme

Walk inland from Lyme Regis towards Uplyme following the path of the River Lim. Find beautiful countryside views and peaceful spots away from the hustle and bustle of the seafront.

Hidden 'around the back' of Lyme Regis following the River Lim inland is a beautiful walk away from the hustle and bustle on the seafront. The walk boosts ever changing scenery and treats you to many unexpected delights on route.

Good for walking and families, Family with young ones, Culture, Easy access

North Dorset Trailway

Walk, Bike or Ride along this splendid path which follows the line of the old Somerset & Dorset railway line and takes you through some of the picturesque villages of…

The North Dorset Trailway (c) Graham Rains

N Dorset Trailway, Blandford Forum DT11 0QL, UK

Walk, Bike or Ride along this splendid path which follows the line of the old Somerset & Dorset railway line and takes you through some of the picturesque villages of the Blackmore Vale.

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.

Good chance of seeing deer, Walks, Wildlife

Arne Nature Reserve

Situated on Poole Harbour, a stunning landscape consisting of dramatic heathland and ancient oak woodland.

Arne Nature Reserve

Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ, UK

Situated on Poole Harbour and within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it's a stunning landscape which consists of dramatic open heathland and ancient oak woodland.