Explore the unspoiled countryside, magnificent coastline and iconic heritage of Dorset, immortalised as Thomas Hardy’s Wessex. Enjoy 180 miles of Dorset walking, divided into 28 hand-picked walks ranging from clifftop scrambles to woodland rambles.

Featured Dorset walks include:

- Drink in breath taking views of the Purbeck coastline on the walk from Tyneham and Worbarrow Bay
- Walk from Durdle Door to Lulworth Bay along one of the most spectacular stretches of the Jurassic Coast
- Delve into the heart of Hardy country, linking villages where he spent his life with the countryside that inspired him
- Explore Hengistbury Head, the easternmost headline on the Dorset coast, for views of Christchurch Harbour
- Stroll along the Purbeck Ridge from Corfe Castle
- From Maiden Castle, England’s largest hill fort, cross Black Down to the Thomas Hardy monument
- Hunt for fossils on a fascinating walk from Sturminster Newton along the River Stour
- Discover the famous shingle ridge at Chesil Beach
- Wander the ancient woodland of Cranborne Chase

OS Pathfinder Guides: Outstanding Circular Walks

- The definitive pocket book guide to Great Britain’s great outdoors
- 28 mostly circular walks in one guidebook, ranging from 2½-11 miles
- Walks are graded by length and difficulty ensuring a range of routes suitable for walkers of varying experience and mobility
- Includes OS Explorer 1:25 000 scale map extracts for every route (4cm to 1km or 2½ inches to one mile)
- Discover GPS waypoints, parking information and detailed route descriptions for foolproof navigation
- Enhances your walk with information on rare wildlife, natural habitats and points of historical interest