Walking holidays in Dorset & The New Forest
Home to almost 200,000 acres of stunning forest and heathland, the New Forest 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. Adjacent to this are the unspoilt, very English landscapes of Dorset where the dramatic Jurassic coast and wonderful sandy beaches abut rolling farmland sheltering ancient rural villages beloved by authors as varied as Enid Blyton and Thomas Hardy.
Both these authors feature in our wonderful walks in the area which include cliff top rambling to the fascinating Durdle Door, carved into the coast by the English Channel sea and river saunters to the churches and villages that have inspired many over the years.
Our Dorset & The New Forest highlights
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 Ramble and ride in deepest Dorset holiday
Hardy's Cottage
Visit the cottage where Thomas Hardy grew up. It was built of cob and thatch in 1840 and has been little altered since.
Included in our Ramble and ride in deepest Dorset holiday
Studland Bay
Studland Bay contains a 4 mile stretch of unspoilt golden sandy beach and was the inspiration for Toytown in Enid Blyton’s Noddy. Owned by The National Trust
Included in our Enid Blyton's Dorset holiday
Dovecote cafe
Lovely café in a walled garden in the delightful village of Moreton where TE Lawrence is buried in the churchyard.
Included in our Ramble and ride in deepest Dorset holiday
Isle of Wight
Easily reached by ferry from Lymington, step back in time and visit the island on a fun day trip, walking coast to coast and spotting The Needles.
Included in our Tailor-made 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 Ramble and ride in deepest Dorset holiday
Our Dorset & The New Forest Walking holidays
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Ramble and ride in deepest Dorset
Combining walking and cycling, this tour has it all as it leads you along the beautiful Jurassic coast into deepest Dorset, an inspiration to…
From £1,990
Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Dorset & The New Forest
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Enid Blyton's Dorset
Enid Blyton once said, “My imagination contains all the things I have ever seen or heard, things my conscious mind has long forgotten. I don’t…
From £1,435
Gentle / 4 or 5 nights / Self-guided / Dorset & The New Forest
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