Great for walks & picnics, Easy access

walks

Okeford Hill

Outstanding views over the Blackmore Vale and beyond. A tranquil place to explore.

Picnics, stroll or a hike, Great views

Black Down and the Hardy Monument

Whether you want to have picnic, a short stroll or a longer hike, Black Down is the perfect place with outstanding views and LOTS of fresh air.

Black Down and the Hardy Monument

Black Down, Dorset, Dorchester, UK

Central to the South Dorset Ridgeway, Black Down is a great place to explore this ancient landscape.

Great views

Langdon Hill

Easy woodland walks and play trail make this a good place all year round for a stretch, play and picnic. If you're feeling like a longer walk, follow the paths…

Langdon Hill

Langdon Hill National Trust Car Park, Chideock, Bridport, UK

Easy woodland walks and play trail make this a good place all year round for a stretch, play and picnic. If you're feeling like a longer walk, follow the paths to Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast.

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.

Walks, Good for walking & families

Lewesdon Hill

An alluring National Trust Hillfort, great for den building, picnics and the fiery hues of autumn.

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.

Picnic spot

Frampton

Head to the Millennium Green for riverside picnics and duck watching. Wander past the village hall to Harry’s Wood, great for leafy walks and shady picnics.

Frampton

Frampton, Dorchester, UK

Head to the Millennium Green for riverside picnics and duck watching. Wander past the village hall to Harry’s Wood, great for springtime flowers and shady picnics.

Great for walks, good views