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Guide name: The Hardy Way
Type of walk: Start: Higher Bockhampton Finish: Stinsford
Description: Over 200 miles long, this trail can be shortened to suit your needs. Plenty of accommodation can be found along the routes.
Distance: 200 miles
Contact details: Dorset County Council
Telephone: 01305 225037
   
   
Guide name: Discover Dorset - Wey Valley Walks
Type of walk: 5 Walks
Description: The Wey Valley links the coast to South Dorset's Ridgeway following the route of the river taking in villages mentioned in the Doomsday Book.
Distance: 4.5 to 6 miles
Contact details: Dorset County Council
Telephone: 01305 224258
Price: £0.50
   
Guide name: Beaminster Hills Circular Walks
Type of walk: 5 Walks
Description: Five country walks over styles, through farms and countryside from a central point in Beaminster
Distance: 4.75 to 7.5 miles
Contact details: Dorset Countryside Rangers
Telephone: 01305 250793
   
   
Guide name: Discover Dorset - Frampton Trail
Type of walk: 1 Circular Walk
Description: Explore the village of Frampton's past as it is today with this short walk. Visit the kissing gates and the 'Ha Ha' of Frampton Court.
Distance: 0.5 mile
Contact details: Dorset Countryside Rangers
Telephone: 01305 250793
   
   
Guide name: Discover Dorset - Toller Porcorum Village Trail
Type of walk: 1 Circular Walk
Description: The village nestles in the valley of the River Hook and this walk takes about 1 - 2 hours to complete through ancient fields and woods.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Contact details: Dorset Countryside Rangers
Telephone: 01305 250793
   
   
Guide name: Discover Dorset - Maiden Newton Village Trail
Type of walk: 1 Circular Walk
Description: A large chalk stream village, straddling the River Frome which divides it in two is the setting for this short walk on an even surface.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Contact details: Dorset Countryside Rangers
Telephone: 01305 250793
   
   
Guide name: Dorset and the New Forest - Walking & Cycling Map
Type of walk: 13 Walks
Description: Detailing the Wessex Ridgeway, The Liberty Trail, the Jubilee Trail and the Dorset Coast Path to name but a few routes covered in this map.
Distance: Various
Contact details: Dorset Tourism
Telephone: 01305 221001
Web: www.dorsetnewforest.com
   
Guide name: The Lawrence of Arabia Trail
Type of walk: Start: Bovington Tank Museum Finish: Bovington Tank Museum
Description: Visit Clouds Hill, Lawrence's house, The Bovington Tank Museum with Lawrence's artefacts, his local church and the scene of the fateful accident!
Distance: 6.75 miles
Contact details: Purbeck District Council
Telephone: 01929 557258
   
   
Guide name: Exploring Corfe Common
Type of walk: 1 Circular Walk
Description: A short circular walk on the common always in site of Corfe Castle.
Distance: 1.5 miles
Contact details: Purbeck Countryside Office
Telephone: 01929 450259
   
   
Guide name: Golden Cap Estate - Walks from Langdon Hill Wood
Type of walk: 3 Walks
Description: Visiting fields and the Coast Path, these series of walks provide spectacular views of the coastline especially 'Golden Cap'.
Distance: 1 to 4.5 miles
Contact details: The National Trust
Telephone: 01985 843600
   
   
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