Dorset wildlife, local walks & events

Walks

24 reasons Dorset is probably the best place on earth

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

The famous Gold Hill, in Shaftesbury, North Dorset in winter. Location for the making of the Hovis bread advert. Taken in the winter months with covering of snow, cloud cover and good visibility into the distance.

We all love Dorset, right? And some of us probably think there’s no place better. Here’s why...

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Walk: Around Corfe Castle with Ninebarrow

Friday, May 1, 2020 Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere

Corfe Castle Village, phoro credit: Greg Funnell Photography

This 5 mile walk has been devised by local folk music duo Ninebarrow, and it makes the most of the area’s breathtaking views

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A Walking route around Sutton Poyntz

Monday, July 6, 2020 Words & Photos: Edward Griffiths

Portland and Weymouth Bay from Came Down

From Chalbury Hill, Bincombe Hill and Came Down, there are wonderful views over Weymouth Bay to the Isle of Portland that will reward you on this challenging walk

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6 of the best secret beaches in Dorset

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Visit Dorset reveal their favourite lesser-known local beaches to explore if you want to get off the beaten track this summer

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8 of the best dog walks in Dorset

Monday, May 11, 2020

Tried and tested by two-legged and four-legged walkers, these dog-friendly rambles are the perfect way to explore our lovely county

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Holidays

There is a B&B in Dorset where you can take your horse on holiday

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Anne Brunner-Ellis

Four riders and their mounts ready for a Dorset adventure

Anne Brunner-Ellis takes her horse on holiday to a B&B in Ashmore where they both enjoy three glorious days of exploring the local countryside as well as a spot of pampering

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Places

Make a Jurassic Christmas decoration

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Darrell Wakelam

Darell Wakelam with some of his recycled cardboard creations Photo: Richard Budd

Dorset 3D artist Darrell Wakelam shows you how to create a Jurassic inspired Christmas decoration from cardboard and paper

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Meet the Dorset winners of Landscape Photographer of the Year 2020

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Helen Stiles

Woolland Woods, near Milborne St Andrew by Chris Frost/ Landscape Photographer of the Year 2020

Landscape Photographer of the Year showcases the splendour of Britain’s rural and urban landscapes and the winning image for 2020 is a Dorset woodland in spring

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