Dog Friendly Walks in Dorset

A Purbeck classic linking Corfe Castle with the coast at Worth Matravers, with ruins, limestone downland and Chapman's Pool.

A climb to the highest point on England's south coast, with Jurassic Coast views in all directions and dramatic cliff edges.

A classic Dorset walk from sandy beach to the dramatic chalk stacks of Old Harry Rocks, with big coastal views throughout.

Rewarding New Forest walking with high off-lead potential in the forest sections and outstanding dog-friendly village facilities; free-roaming ponies and cattle require attention.

A Dorset hillfort walk across one of England's finest Neolithic causewayed enclosures, with wide views over the vale.

A downland circuit from Hardy's Monument with dramatic views over the Chesil Beach and West Dorset coast.

A circular headland walk with harbour, heathland and beach scenery, well-served with facilities and accessible from Bournemouth.

A headland walk connecting Hengistbury Head with Mudeford Sandbank, mixing harbour views with open heathland.

A classic Purbeck ridge walk along Nine Barrow Down with sweeping views across the island and Poole Harbour.

A serious Jurassic Coast walk with significant elevation changes and big cliff views, quieter than the headline stretches.

A Purbeck downland walk with views towards Corfe Castle, quiet and open with a National Trust feel throughout.

A heathland walk through one of Dorset's important lowland heath sites, with varied terrain and year-round interest.

A gentle river valley walk following the Avon through watermeadows and quiet villages near Christchurch.

A quiet West Dorset valley walk following the River Brit to the historic Mangerton Mill.

A Dorset heath and forest walk following the River Piddle through Puddletown Forest near the Hardy Country.

A flat, easy nature reserve walk with estuary views and marshland habitat, ideal for a short, calm outing near Christchurch.

A riverside section of the Stour Valley Path through the quiet Blackmore Vale, with Sturminster Mill as a highlight.

A gentle riverside walk following the Stour Valley with watermeadow views and a relaxed profile suited to easy outings.