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Countryside areas in Dorset
Explore outdoor places in Dorset this autumn and enjoy woodland trails, open countryside and summits with far-reaching views. Spend time with the family in the crisp, fresh, air for a great day out.
Countryside and woodland areas to visit in Dorset
Step outside and enjoy time with the family this autumn
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Fontmell and Melbury Downs
Fontmell and Melbury Downs in Dorset is a landscape for all seasons. Discover the array of wildlife and archaeological features to explore.
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Golden Cap
The Golden Cap estate has miles of footpaths to explore with plenty of highlights to enjoy along the way. Discover woodlands with coast and countryside views.
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Pilsdon Pen
Ideal for short walks with panoramic distant views towards Somerset and Dartmoor. The hillfort is traversed by the Jubilee Trail, the Monarch’s Way and the Wessex Ridgeway.
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Lewesdon Hill
Lewesdon Hill is a fantastic spot for a walk and the National Trust's highest point in Dorset. Climb to the top through woodland for far-reaching countryside views from the summit.
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Things to see and do at Hambledon Hill
From panoramic views to ancient landmarks, there’s much to see and do at Hambledon Hill, an Iron Age hillfort that’s now a national nature reserve.
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Badbury Rings
An Iron Age hill fort in a chalk grassland habitat which is home to a wealth of wildlife