Synopsis
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 breathtaking 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
About OS Pathfinder Series
- 80 Pathfinder titles including 2,000 routes across England, Wales and Scotland
- Explore a wealth of walks, from Land’s End to the Lleyn Peninsula, Shetland to Southwold, with the Pathfinder Series
- Titles include OS Pathfinder Guides, OS Short Walks Guides, OS City Walks Guides
Présentation de l'éditeur
Dorset must rank as one of the most unspoilt counties in England. Dominating the landscape are the chalk downs open, sweeping, grassy uplands that stretch from the former forest lands of Cranborne Chase on the Wiltshire and Hampshire borders right across the middle of the county to the coast. The many ridge-top footpaths (including one starting from Cerne Abbas which ends with the Cerne Giant in all its glory) that cross these downs provide splendid walking and a succession of panoramic views. This Pathfinder walking guide for Dorset features 28 great circular walks across Dorset with clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps, GPS references for all waypoints and details of where to park, good pubs and places of interest en route. All the walking routes have been fully researched and written by expert outdoor writers and include beautiful photography of scenes from the walks. Pathfinder Guides are Britain's best loved walking guides. Made with durable covers, they are the perfect companion for countryside walks throughout Britain. Each title features circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and GPS waypoints. With over 70 titles in the series, they offer essential information for walkers throughout the country.
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