Dorset Walks

Dorset is a wonderful county to walk in.  The absence of high hills, with nowhere in the county over 305 metres, suggests it is easy walking.  However, you do not have to go too far to find some challenging walking country.  Equally there are parts of the Dorset countryside suited to more leisurely strolls.

For those attracted to coastal paths there are some fine routes along the Jurassic coast, with the South Coast Peninsula footpath running the length of the county’s coastline.  In land there is magnificent walking in the Purbeck Hills and West Dorset retains rural charms with a network of footpaths connecting rural communities.

To the north of the county, bordering Wiltshire, are the chalk downs of Cranborne Chase with its network of ancient droves and numerous burial mounds.

The table below provides a link to each of my Dorset walks, or the interactive map can be used to identify a walk; this website is still in the development phase and more walks are being added every week.

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WalkStartMilesGrade
Lambert’s Castle and Carey’s CastleLambert’s Castle3.4
A Walk Around Dottery and Allington HillBridport6.0
Country Lanes to the North of BridportBridport6.1
Exploring Forest and Heathland from AffpuddleAffpuddle6.5
A Circuit from Melplash to PowerstockMelplash6.9
Burton Bradstock to West BexingtonBurton Bradstock7.1
On the Purbeck Way from Corfe CastleCorfe Castle7.4
Burton Bradstock from BridportBridport7.6
Godlingston Heath and Newton HeathStudland8.1
Eype Down from BridportBridport9.0
Bagging Trig Points on the Purbeck HillsKimmeridge11.3
Cranborne Common from Martin DownMartin Down18.9
A Roman Road and Ancient Droves from Martin DownMartin Down19.8

Grade Key:

Easy

Easy/Moderate

Moderate

Moderate/Challenging

Challenging

This grading is based on my judgement for each walk and should only be used as a rough guide.

Interactive Map of Dorset Walks

Key to Interactive Map:

Single walk from this location

Multiple Walks from this location – zoom in on map for details

© Walking Moonraker (2023)

All information on this site is provided free of charge and in good faith and no liability is accepted in respect of damage, loss or injury which might result from it.  To the best of my knowledge the routes are entirely on public rights of way or within areas that are open for public access.
Walking can be hazardous and is done entirely at your own risk.  It is your responsibility to check your route and navigate using a map and compass.