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| Guide name: |
Walking in Dorset |
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| Type of walk: |
Details of a selection
of Walks throughout Dorset. |
| Description: |
On the DEFRA web site
you can find details - and maps - for Dorset walks, rides and
areas of open access provided under the Countryside Stewardship
and Environmentally Sensitive Areas Schemes. |
| Distance: |
Various |
| Contact details: |
DEFRA |
| Telephone: |
08459 33 55 77 |
| Web: |
countrywalks.defra.gov.uk/default.aspx |
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| Guide name: |
South West Coast
Path |
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Start: Minehead,
Somerset Finish: Poole Harbour, Dorset |
| Description: |
The South West Coast
Path offers a 630 mile continuous coastal adventure and features
some of the most dramatic landscapes and breath taking views
of any walking trail. But you don't need to be super-fit to
enjoy it! Perfect for a short stroll or walk. |
| Distance: |
630 miles |
| Contact details: |
South West Coast Path
Team, Devon County Council, Matford Lane, County Hall, Exeter,
Devon, EX2 4QW |
| Telephone: |
01392 383560 |
| Email: |
swcpteam@devon.gov.uk |
| Web: |
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southwestcoastpath |
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| Guide name: |
Web Site For The
Ramblers Groups In Dorset |
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| Type of walk: |
Information about variety
of walks in Dorset. |
| Description: |
The web site?s
'try a walk' page has information about seasonal programmes
of walks led by Ramblers walk leaders. There are links
walks organised by other organisations including some charity
challenges. The walks are in Dorset and adjacent counties. |
| Distance: |
Vary from a few miles
to 20+ miles |
| Contact details: |
Vary according to the
walk |
| Telephone: |
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| Email: |
webmaster@dorset-ramblers.co.uk |
| Web: |
www.dorset-ramblers.co.uk/walks1.htm |
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| Guide name: |
Walks 4 Softies |
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| Type of walk: |
Information about variety
of walks in Dorset. |
| Description: |
On walks4softies we
describe our walks with pictures. The walks are not necessarily
in the countryside, many of the walks will have a mix of town,
seaside or countryside. |
| Distance: |
Easily completed within
2 or 3 hours. |
| Contact details: |
Vary according to the
walk |
| Telephone: |
John Ansell |
| Email: |
john@walks4softies.co.uk |
| Web: |
walks4softies.co.uk |
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| Guide name: |
The Chines of Bournemouth
& Poole |
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| Type of walk: |
1 Circular Walk |
| Description: |
Chines are deep, narrow
ravines cut through soft rocks by a water course descending
to the sea - very much a feature of Dorset. |
| Distance: |
Approx 3 miles |
| Contact details: |
Countryside Officers |
| Telephone: |
01202 535140 |
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| Guide name: |
The Dorset Countrside
Guide |
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| Type of walk: |
Information on the area |
| Description: |
The Dorset Countryside
Guide provides a great introduction to Dorset?s beautiful
coast and countryside. From incredible wildlife, diverse landscapes,
amazing archaeology, not to mention the Jurassic Coast World
Heritage Site, Dorset has it all in this free guide. |
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| Contact details: |
Dorset Countryside Ranger
Service |
| Telephone: |
01305 225037 or www.dorsetcountryside.co.uk |
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| Guide name: |
The Meadows Walk
- Stour Valley Local Nature Reserve |
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| Type of walk: |
1 Circular Walk |
| Description: |
An easy and flat walk
through grassland and marsh areas of about 21/2 miles long around
nature filled meadows. |
| Distance: |
Approx 2.5 miles |
| Contact details: |
Countryside Officers |
| Telephone: |
01202 535140 |
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| Guide name: |
Stream, Heath &
Woodland Walk - Bournemouth |
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| Type of walk: |
1 Circular Walk |
| Description: |
A three hour walk on
surfaced footpaths which can get muddy in places past a unique
Victorian Water Tower and gardens. |
| Distance: |
Approx 3.5 miles |
| Contact details: |
Countryside Officers |
| Telephone: |
01202 535140 |
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| Guide name: |
The Wilderness Way
- Stour Valley Local Nature Reserve |
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| Type of walk: |
1 Circular Walk |
| Description: |
A short walk through
stiles and kissing gates taking in part of the river Stour and
the local nature reserve. |
| Distance: |
Approx 2 miles |
| Contact details: |
Countryside Officers |
| Telephone: |
01202 535140 |
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| Guide name: |
Christchurch Walks
- Highcliffe Castle walk |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: Chewton
Bunny Finish: Highcliffe Castle |
| Description: |
A circular seaside walk
to the castle and returning through the village of Highcliffe
taking about 21/2 hours. |
| Distance: |
2.5 miles |
| Contact details: |
Christchurch Information
Centre |
| Telephone: |
01202 471780 |
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| Guide name: |
Christchurch Walks
- St Catherine's hill walk |
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| Type of walk: |
2 Circular Walks |
| Description: |
Two routes that offer
superb views over the surrounding countryside taking in an area
of Special Scientific interest. |
| Distance: |
1 & 2 miles |
| Contact details: |
Christchurch Information
Centre |
| Telephone: |
01202 471780 |
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| Guide name: |
Christchurch Walks
- Steamer Point walk |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: Steamer
Point Woodland Finish: Mudeford |
| Description: |
An easy scenic walk
through a conservation area along the promenade to the fishing
quay at Mudford taking about an hour. |
| Distance: |
2 miles |
| Contact details: |
Christchurch Information
Centre |
| Telephone: |
01202 471780 |
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| Guide name: |
Christchurch Walks
- Smugglers trail |
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| Type of walk: |
1 Circular Walk |
| Description: |
In the C18th Christchurch
was the centre for smuggling on the South coast, this walk takes
you past interesting features connected with the trade. |
| Distance: |
2 miles |
| Contact details: |
Christchurch Information
Centre |
| Telephone: |
01202 471780 |
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| Guide name: |
Christchurch Walks
- Mudeford Wood walk |
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| Type of walk: |
2 Circular Walk |
| Description: |
With easy access this
short walk is ideal for families and people with disabilities
through Oak, Ash and Elder trees. |
| Distance: |
Both 0.75 miles |
| Contact details: |
Christchurch Information
Centre |
| Telephone: |
01202 471780 |
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| Guide name: |
Walk the Wessex
Ridgeway |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: Ashmore
Finish: Lyme Regis |
| Description: |
62 miles long, this
part of the Ridgeway passes through wonderful countryside and
Saxon villages and the Cerne Abbas giant. |
| Distance: |
62 miles |
| Contact details: |
Dorset County Council |
| Telephone: |
01305 225037 |
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