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Dorset AONB

The Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) along England's south coast features rolling hills, dramatic cliffs and ancient woodlands. It's best known for its Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its fossil-rich cliffs and striking landforms like Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. The Dorset AONB is a haven for outdoor lovers with great opportunities for walking, cycling, paddling and climbing.

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Swim at Studland's Shell Bay
The National Trust
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Swim at Studland's Shell Bay

Seaside swimming from this lovely sandy beach at the quieter end of the popular Studland Bay.

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Swim in the River Frome from Wareham
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Swim in the River Frome from Wareham

River swimming from grassy banks and the quayside of this lovely market town.

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Walk Portland Heights
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Walk Portland Heights

Cliff top walks around Portland starting at this incredible vantage point.

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Walk Thorncombe Woods from Hardy's Cottage
Dorset Council
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Walk Thorncombe Woods from Hardy's Cottage

Woodland walking , either on short National Trust trails or deeper into Thorncombe woods.

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Walk at Lodmoor Country Park and Saltmarsh
RSPB
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Walk at Lodmoor Country Park and Saltmarsh

Easy going wildlife walks around this well maintained RSBP Saltmarsh Reserve.

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Walk at Wareham Forest
Forestry England
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Walk at Wareham Forest

Waymarked woodland trails from a popular walking and cycling spot.

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Walk at the RSPB's Radipole Lake
RSPB
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Walk at the RSPB's Radipole Lake

Easy, waymarked trails around the RSPB's Radipole Lakes Nature Reserve in the heart of Weymouth

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Walk from Upton Country Park
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Walk from Upton Country Park

Waymarked parkland trails with access to the Poole Harbour circular trail.

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Swim at Weymouth Beach
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Swim at Weymouth Beach

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Walk Christchurch Bay from Hengistbury Head
Bournemouth City Council
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Walk Christchurch Bay from Hengistbury Head

Popular coastal walks through a range of habitats on this stunning nature reserve

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Walk Portland's Coastal Path from Cheyne Weares
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Walk Portland's Coastal Path from Cheyne Weares

Coastal walking on a quite stretch of coast with coves, cliffs, hidden beaches and stunning views.

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Walk at Brownsea Island
The National Trust
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Walk at Brownsea Island

Easy-going, waymarked island trails on this wildlife haven run by the National Trust.

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Walk at Portland's Tout Quarry
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Walk at Portland's Tout Quarry

A unusual landscape with a maze of hidden passages to explore.

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Walk at the RSPB's Arne
RSPB
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Walk at the RSPB's Arne

Waymarked nature walks through this large nature reserve on the banks of Poole Harbour .

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Walk from Studland Bay Nature Reserve
The National Trust
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Walk from Studland Bay Nature Reserve

Easy going paths through dunes and past lakes with longer excursions onto the cliff tops.

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