Walking, the Foot Trails way

We are passionate about the experience of walking, the sense of journey, and the wellbeing from time spent outside. Wandering the landscape at 2mph allows time to observe the world around us, connect with nature, and to slow down.

This little corner of Dorset is where the sweeping chalk downs find their edge, the geology turned on its head in creases and folds that make the Jurassic Coast. There's more rise and fall here, and naturally on the coast path you are at times by the sea and at other times atop the cliff. A little more effort but the rewards are mighty grand.

Daily walking trails range from 8 to 12 miles, and your itinerary consultant can help to customise the walks to best suit your preferred distances. To us it's nice to feel like you have done something, the sense of achievement, but not so much that the thought of another day is off putting.

To help you find your way we provide local maps and word directions on our trail cards. They are tried and tested, by our team and produced on tough waterproof paper to withstand the elements.

Trail highlights

* See Mapperton House, a Jacobean manor, and explore the gardens

* Enjoy panoramas over a natural world heritage site, The Jurassic Coast

* West Bay harbour with its boats and scenes from Broadchurch (TV)

* Stand atop the highest sea cliff on the south coast, ‘Golden Cap’

* Enjoy pretty Dorset thatched cottages & villages

* Stay within a stone’s throw of the sea (to enjoy when everyone else has gone home!)

* The crunch of pebbly chesil beach beneath your feet and the rhythmic wash of the waves

* Enjoy tales from a wealth of human history spanning 5000 years

* And the odd tale or two of smuggling, aha me hearties!