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Here are our downloadable walks for Wessex:
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Dorset
Open expanse of flowery downland, much loved by novelist Thomas Hardy
1, 1.4 & 2.3 mile routes - easy to moderate
A rare chance to see the red squirrel in its natural woodland habitat
1 mile - easyFantastic views across Poole Harbour
Impressive stretch of Jurassic coastline once quarried for the famous Purbeck stone
4 miles - moderate to challenging
Visit one of the Jurassic coastline's most iconic natural landmarks
3.5 miles - easy to moderateUnique chalk cliffs & rock formations
Discover wildlife-friendly farming on this fine stretch of Jurassic coastline
2.5 miles - easyChesil beach, renowned for fossils
Climb up to the highest point on the coastline of southern England...
4.5 miles - moderate
Step back in time and explore an historical landscape surrounding the majestic ruin of Corfe Castle
1.5 miles - easy
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Gloucestershire
Rolling chalk hills and valleys with sweeping Severn estuary views
2.75 miles - easySuper place for butterflying!
Discover all kinds of unexpected wildlife on this fun family trail near quirky Lodge Park
2.5 miles - easy
Uncover a tranquil and historic parkland in the south west Cotswolds
3.5 miles - moderateCharming boathouse and lake
Prominent landmark straddling the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border
3 miles - easyFantastic views
Somerset
An oasis of woodland and meadows above the Georgian city of Bath
6 miles - moderateGreat views across the city
Stunning views across the Quantock Hills and various wildlife-rich habitats
2 miles - easyListen out for the rare nightjar
Take a gentle stroll round an Arcadian landscape park, home to a wealth of wildlife
Discover the rugged beauty of England's most spectacular gorge
5 miles - moderateTowering limestone cliffs and caves
One of the best spots in the UK to catch a glimpse of the large blue butterfly
1.5 miles - moderate
A remote, bracken-filled little valley near Dunkery Beacon
1.5 miles - challengingExtreme butterflying at its best!
One of the great natural landmarks of the Somerset coastline
4 miles - moderateRich in wildlife and archaeology
An ever-changing stretch of coast in Porlock Bay
5.5 miles - moderateGreat spot for bird watching
Jutting out into the Bristol Channel, this historic little headland is actually an extension of the Mendip Hills
4 miles - easy
Coastal moorland walk with breathtaking views across to Wales
7 miles -challengingLook out for red deer
Wiltshire
Flower-rich downland with wonderful views and interesting archaeology
2 or 3 mile route - easyHome to Cherhill white horse
Enchanting 18th century landscape gardens, deer park and woodlands
3 miles - easyUncover a hidden Iron Age hill fort
Beautiful Wiltshire downland rich with prehistoric monuments
3.5 miles - moderateWide open spaces and big skies
Star gaze in this ancient chalk downland
0.5 miles- easy
Historic rolling parkland amidst the Wiltshire countryside
2 miles - easyLook out for birds by the lake
Wildlife-rich area in the solitary north Wiltshire downs
4 miles - moderateMassive Adonis Blue population
