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All abilities
Walk Thorncombe Woods from Hardy's Cottage just outside Dorchester. There are 2 famous Hardys from Dorset, this one is Thomas Hardy the novelist. The cottage where he was born is run by the National Trust and has an excellent visitor centre with a cafe and toilets and local waymarked trails through the woods. The location is also a gateway to the surrounding ancient Thorncombe Woods and Puddle Town Forest with a host of longer walks available for all abilities.
Free public access to the woods. Paid, pre-booked entry to Hardy's Cottage.
The woods are great for dogs
Cafe on site
Toilets on at the info centre including disabled
No camping on site
For more information visit the Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre - Dorset Council
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