Experience the beauty of Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast at the Dorchester Walking Festival, 11th - 19th May, 2024. Lace up your boots and get ready to explore stunning landscapes and the rich history of this iconic region of Dorset.
Events in this collection
Walk by Train -GWR- Maiden Newton to The Dorset Museum, Dorchester - 18 km
Tomorrow • 10:00 AM
Free
Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve Seasonal Walk
Tomorrow • 10:30 AM
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Poundbury Nature Project Walk
Tomorrow • 11:00 AM
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Walking For Health with the Dorchester Strollers
Tomorrow • 2:00 PM
Free
Riverside Tree Walk
Tomorrow • 6:00 PM
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Challenge Walk - Explore the Cerne Valley, home to the Cerne Giant
Wednesday • 10:00 AM
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In the Childhood Footsteps of Thomas Hardy
Wednesday • 10:30 AM
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Challenge Walk - A 12km Walk exploring the Chalk Downs in the Piddle Valley
Thursday • 9:00 AM
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TE Lawrence Guided Walk around Moreton and onto Clouds Hill
Thursday • 10:00 AM
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Overcombe Corner into Weymouth with the Dorchester Strollers
Thursday • 10:30 AM
Free
Challenge Walk - 16km Abbotsbury Circular walk from Hardy Monument
Friday • 10:00 AM
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Dorchester’s Roman Aqueduct
Friday • 4:00 PM
Free
Victorian Dorcester
Friday • 6:00 PM GMT+1
Free
A Wildlife Wander at Hardy Monument – Family exploration for all ages
Saturday • 10:00 AM
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A Woodland Breathwork Walk
Saturday • 10:00 AM
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Hardy Monument Circular
Saturday • 10:00 AM
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Challenge Walk - SW Coast Path to The Smugglers Inn, Osmington
Saturday • 10:00 AM
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The Story of Judge Jeffreys
Saturday • 11:00 AM
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History and Nature of Maumbury Rings and Weymouth Avenue Cemetry
Saturday • 11:00 AM
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The Story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs
Saturday • 2:00 PM
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Challenge Walk - Milton Abbas and Bulbarrow Bluebells
Sunday • 10:00 AM
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Nature, History and Geology of Maiden Castle
Sunday • 11:00 AM
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Dorchester Old and New
Sunday • 12:00 PM
Free
A Folk Song Walk
Sunday • 2:00 PM
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History of Kingston Maurward Walk
Today • 5:30 PM
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Walking For Health with the Dorchester Strollers
Today • 10:30 AM
Free
Map Reading and Navigation Walk - Godmanstone - Cerne Valley Circular
Today • 10:00 AM
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Challenge Walk - A 12km Coastal Circular walk from Ringstead Bay
Dorchester Walking Festival 2024!Experience the beauty of Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast at the Dorchester Walking Festival, May 11th-18th, 2024Lace up your boots and get ready to explore stunning landscapes and rich history. Held during National Walking Month, this festival promises a week of unforgettable walks suitable for all abilities, showcasing the beauty and heritage of Dorset. Come and experience the drama of spring blossom, the heady scent of bluebells carpeting ancient woods, and the chance to see wildlife in abundance.Dorchester Walking Festival, offering residents and visitors alike the chance to explore our stunning region on foot. With 50 guided and self-guided walks to choose from, as well as our exciting 50-Mile Challenge, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming all ages and abilities to join us for a week of adventure and discovery.Some featured walks include: In the Trail of Thomas Hardy, Iron Age Forts, In the footsteps of the Romans, the Big Dorset Picnic Walk and family scavenger hunt walks.In addition to the walks, the Dorchester Walking Festival will collaborate with local accommodation, cafes, local producers and restaurants to ensure participants have a memorable foodie experience. Whether you’re seeking a cozy bed and breakfast, a delicious meal or relaxing spa treatment after a day of walking, our partners are ready to make your stay in Dorchester unforgettable.Mark your calendars for May 11th-19th, 2024, and prepare to embark on a joyful journey through one of England’s most enchanting counties.
