Dorset and the Jurassic Coast Pathfinder Walking Guide | Ordnance Survey | Pathfinder 11 | 28 Outstanding Circular Walks | England | Nature | Walks | Adventure (Pathfinder Guides) - Softcover

Dennis & Jan Kelsall

 
9780319090367: Dorset and the Jurassic Coast Pathfinder Walking Guide | Ordnance Survey | Pathfinder 11 | 28 Outstanding Circular Walks | England | Nature | Walks | Adventure (Pathfinder Guides)

Synopsis


Explore the unspoiled countryside, magnificent coastline and iconic heritage of Dorset, immortalised as Thomas Hardy’s Wessex. Enjoy 180 miles of Dorset walking, divided into 28 hand-picked walks ranging from clifftop scrambles to woodland rambles.

Featured Dorset walks include:

- Drink in breathtaking views of the Purbeck coastline on the walk from Tyneham and Worbarrow Bay
- Walk from Durdle Door to Lulworth Bay along one of the most spectacular stretches of the Jurassic Coast
- Delve into the heart of Hardy country, linking villages where he spent his life with the countryside that inspired him
- Explore Hengistbury Head, the easternmost headline on the Dorset coast, for views of Christchurch Harbour
- Stroll along the Purbeck Ridge from Corfe Castle
- From Maiden Castle, England’s largest hill fort, cross Black Down to the Thomas Hardy monument
- Hunt for fossils on a fascinating walk from Sturminster Newton along the River Stour
- Discover the famous shingle ridge at Chesil Beach
- Wander the ancient woodland of Cranborne Chase

OS Pathfinder Guides: Outstanding Circular Walks

- The definitive pocket book guide to Great Britain’s great outdoors
- 28 mostly circular walks in one guidebook, ranging from 2½-11 miles
- Walks are graded by length and difficulty ensuring a range of routes suitable for walkers of varying experience and mobility
- Includes OS Explorer 1:25 000 scale map extracts for every route (4cm to 1km or 2½ inches to one mile)
- Discover GPS waypoints, parking information and detailed route descriptions for foolproof navigation
- Enhances your walk with information on rare wildlife, natural habitats and points of historical interest

About OS Pathfinder Series

- 80 Pathfinder titles including 2,000 routes across England, Wales and Scotland
- Explore a wealth of walks, from Land’s End to the Lleyn Peninsula, Shetland to Southwold, with the Pathfinder Series
- Titles include OS Pathfinder Guides, OS Short Walks Guides, OS City Walks Guides

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