Explore north Dorset’s captivating beauty. From the landscapes which inspired literary hero Thomas Hardy to the green and lush patchwork of fields of West Dorset.
Walk in the footsteps of Tess D’Urbervilles on trails created by our own expert team or journey down by the meandering River Stour, where Kingfishers and Herons fly. Our local trails will take you off the beaten track and deeply into Dorset.
Choose your Dorset, UK walking holiday and tour options below.
The natural beauty of north Dorset has inspired poets and authors across the centuries, including Thomas Hardy and William Barnes. Indeed it has been declared an area of outstanding natural beauty which includes The Cranborne Chase and chalk downland and meadows. Alison and David Howell have walked this area for over 25 years!
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For relaxed time out – one gorgeous hand-picked country inn as a centre throughout your holiday, different trails to enjoy each day. Bring the car or walk car-free. Two daily walk programs to choose from – 5 to 7 miles / up to 10 miles or mix & match and add rest days.
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Looking for a variety of locations within your trip? Stay in two or three hand-picked country inns, enjoy a different trail from each base each day. Bring the car or walk car-free. Two daily walk programs to choose from – 5 to 7 miles / up to 10 miles or mix & match and add rest days.
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Trails that lead from one place to another. Spend two nights at each hand-picked country inn on route. Our unique approach gives you a day to explore the area where you are, the following day take a trail to your next country inn, your luggage transferred ahead by our rural team. Daily walks vary from 8 to 12 miles, and add rest days.
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Foot Trails offers memorable, customised, private guided walks with founders Alison and David Howell.
During this time you will have an opportunity to draw on their deep knowledge, passion and expertise for nature, history and the region, with your own custom made walking experiences from half a day to several days.
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