Abbotsbury walks

Rodden and Langton Herring from Abbotsbury ( Download : PDF )

9.1mi +650ft -656ft 4h45 Moderate
Starting point in Abbotsbury - Dorset

A Dorset walk that explores the pleasant landscape to the east of the pretty village of Abbotsbury. The ropute includes a section of the South West Coast path including a potion along the shores of West Fleet, the lagoon behind Chesil Beach.

St. Catherine Chapel ( Download : PDF )

2.6mi +236ft -236ft 1h25 Moderate
Starting point in Abbotsbury - Dorset

Easy walk with a short climb to St Catherine's Chapel, which is based on a small hill. At the top, it offers a nice 360° viewpoint.

Osmington Bay Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

6.55mi +804ft -807ft 3h45 Moderate
Starting point in Osmington - Dorset

A hilly walk with fantastic views over Osmington Bay starting from the pretty village of Osmington. Not suitable for children as parts of the walk are along public roads with a few road crossings.

A challenging day-long hike taking in the beauty of West Dorset. ( Download : PDF )

20.24mi +1844ft -1837ft 10h55 Extreme
Starting point in Chideock - Dorset

If you want beaches, cliffs, woodlands and meadows and a walk that will test your fitness, this is the one for you.

Cerne Abbas circuit ( Download : PDF )

3.07mi +449ft -446ft 1h50 Moderate
Starting point in Cerne Abbas - Dorset

A circular walk giving beautiful views over the surrounding countryside of rolling hills and meadows.

Seatown from Charmouth via Golden Cap ( Download : PDF )

3.93mi +889ft -869ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Charmouth - Dorset

This linear Dorset walk follows the South West Coast Path from Charmouth to Seatown. The coastal scenery on this part of the Jurassic Coast is dramatic and the walk includes the highest point on the Dorest Coast at Golden Cap.

Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door ( Download : PDF )

2.07mi +436ft -436ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in West Lulworth - Dorset

Lulworth Cover and Durdle Door are two of the best known features of Dorset's Jurassic Coast. This short walk includes some uphill walking but the path is good and well graded.

West Lulworth to Mupe Bay ( Download : PDF )

3.86mi +784ft -781ft 2h30 Difficult
Starting point in West Lulworth - Dorset

A wonderful peaceful walk to the hidden gem of Mupe Bay. Super coastal views and some nice hills too!

An exploratory ramble around Iwerne Minster ( Download : PDF )

3.62mi +203ft -194ft 1h50 Easy
Starting point in Iwerne Minster - Dorset

A gentle exploratory ramble along nearby footpaths with pleasant views. Nothing onerous.

South Cadbury, Somerset ( Download : PDF )

9.04mi +705ft -705ft 4h45 Moderate
Starting point in South Cadbury and Sutton Montis - Somerset

The walk follows the Corton Ridge and offers great views across the Somerset Levels and the Dorset Hills. It has great historic significance as Cadbury Castle is reputed to be Camelot King Arthur's Castle. You also cross the ancient medieval village of Whitcombe. It's an up and downer and can be boggy in wet weather. As an incentive there are two great pubs you can call in at!

Bishopswood Meadows (and Jan Hobbs) Nature Reserve ( Download : PDF )

2.24mi +266ft -256ft 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Otterford - Somerset

Species-rich limestone and marshy meadows beside River Yarty.

Blackbrook Meander ( Download : PDF )

1.76mi +16ft -16ft 0h50 Easy
Starting point in Somerset

A gentle meander alongside Blackbrook and around pleasant Hamilton Gault Park. The stream is a traffic-free route for wildlife in and out of the town, including otters and water voles. Come out on a summer evening and watch bats flying above your head catching insects.