A walk in North Dorset

Looking for peace, quiet, and timeless English countryside? Welcome to North Dorset. 

The natural beauty of north Dorset has inspired writers and poets like Thomas Hardy and William Barnes for centuries. Having walked the footpaths and trails of this beautiful county for decades, we fully understand why. 

Image of a beautiful stone cottage with a tree in full blossom in the garden. In the top right corner is a testimonial: “We loved our time walking through the fields, woods, and little villages, and spending time together.” Connie, USA
View out over the lush green countryside of Dorset. A wooden gate is in the foreground and rolling hills in the background. Next to the gate is a testimonial: “The views in Dorset were everything we hoped they would be” Kay, USA

On our walking & hiking trips in North Dorset, you can explore the beauty of this rural idyll at your own pace. From chalk downlands, and patchwork farmland through wildflower meadows and cosy villages to ancient castle ruins and Saxon hilltop towns, you’ll discover a side of England that’s changed little since Thomas Hardy’s day.

View from the top of a steep cobbled street. Ancient cottages line the left side and old castle walls can be seen on the right
Ancient church ruins sit in the middle of a Neothlic henge with green fields stretching off into the horizon.

If you’d like to experience this beautifully rural landscape in 2027, take a look at our Thomas Hardy’s Dorset trip or our Kings & Kingdoms trip. Or simply drop us a line. We’d love to help you plan your next hiking adventure!

“We loved our time walking through the fields, woods, and little villages, and spending time together.”
ConnieUSA
“The scenery in Dorset was delightful, so English(!) and the weather was perfect.”
Laurie and DorianUSA
“The views in Dorset were everything we hoped they would be”
KayUSA
“We saw an array of amazing landscapes, walked through castle ruins, and entered beautiful, old churches.”
DianeUSA
Dorset was full of storybook cottages, rolling hills, charming country scenes...”
KristaCanada

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