Walking holidays in Dorset & The New Forest

Dorset’s coast is famous as the Jurassic coast with its dramatic rock formations, sandy beaches and fossils, the only place on Earth where rocks representing 185 million years of Earth’s history can be seen in one place hence its World Heritage listing. Inland, the rolling countryside is beautiful and unspoilt much of it far from the madding crowd and listed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Beloved by authors such as Thomas Hardy and Enid Blyton, it’s a perfect area for walking with authentic thatched villages, an abundance of history, pretty towns and vibrant hubs.

Adjacent and in complete contrast, the New forest is home to almost 200,000 acres of stunning forest and heathland, and is one of Britain’s most unspoilt natural habitats with special qualities, including the freedom to ramble across unenclosed land. Created as a royal forest by William I in about 1079, it was made a National Park in 2002.

Our wonderful walks in the area which can be combined with cycling cover the coast and inland making for a very varied trip.


Our Dorset & The New Forest highlights

Chesil Beach

A spectacular natural pebble feature 4000-7000 years old stretching 18 miles

Included in our A Jurassic Coast Jolly holiday

Corfe Castle

Ruined Corfe Castle’s dramatic setting often inspired Enid Blyton’s adventures. Located in a pretty village which can be reached by steam train.

Included in our A Jurassic Coast Jolly holiday

Acorn Inn Evershot

A historic inn in the cute village of Evershot, providing inspiration for Thomas Hardy and current day walkers and cyclists.

Included in our Ramble and ride in deepest Dorset holiday

Lyme Regis

Regarded as the ‘Pearl of Dorset’ the town is renowned for its natural beauty, fossils, literary connections and extraordinarily rich heritage

Included in our A Jurassic Coast Jolly holiday

Hambledon Hill

A hill fort dating to 2850 BC. One skeleton evidences a young man killed by an arrow and a single grape pip and leaf fragment indicate vine cultivation.

Included in our Ramble and ride in deepest Dorset holiday

Fossil hunting

The Jurassic Coast is a popular site for fossil hunting with the remains of many marine creatures to be found. Take our expert with you for best results!

Included in our A Jurassic Coast Jolly holiday


Our Dorset & The New Forest Walking holidays