Activities at Golden Cap
Guided running at SWOF
Right on your doorstep there are lots of great running trails - do you head for the cliff tops or down to the beach? Join a guided run to see what the area has to offer.
Partners of the South West Outdoors Festival
The National Trust is excited to be working with lots of supporters this year. Each organanisation brings more expertise, knowledge and activities to the festival programme.
Climbing at SWOF
Scale climbing wall with help from qualified instructors.
Trail running races at SWOF
A wide range of trail running races are taking place at SWOF 2020, from a twilight 5k to an off-road half marathon.
Mountain biking challenges
If you're happiest when you're on two wheels then the mountain biking challenges at SWOF this year could be just the thing.
Family fun at SWOF
There are lots of fun activities and event for families to enjoy at the festival.
Golden Cap: the short route
A three mile walk from Langdon Hill car park
- Easy
- 1 hour 15 mins
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Langdon Hill walk
A circular woodland walk through the wildlife rich Langdon Hill woodland on the Golden Cap Estate in West Dorset, with coastal and countryside views.
- Easy
- 30 mins
- 1.4 miles (2.25km)
The Smugglers' Trail at Stonebarrow on the Golden Cap Estate
Have you discovered the Smugglers Trail at Stonebarrow on the Golden Cap Estate and the South West Coast Path?
Walking your dog at Dorset coast and countryside places
Bringing your dog for a walk at one of our places in Dorset? Great idea. Here's some vital information to ensure you get the most out of your walk while respecting the wildlife and other visitors.
A Golden anniversary present for Golden Cap
Information about the Zac Greening sculpture at Golden Cap
Wonderful waxcaps at Golden Cap
Explore the funghi on the Golden Cap Estate
Stonebarrow walk on the Golden Cap Estate
An easy circular walk around Stonebarrow hill on the Golden Cap Estate, West Dorset
- Easy
- 40 mins
- 1.7 miles (2.7km)
Orienteering trails in Dorset
Discover the Dorset countryside and coast with our orienteering trails
Stonebarrow Permanent Orienteering Course
Details of the Stonebarrow Permanent Orienteering Course on the Golden Cap Estate, with links to maps for the two available routes.
Highlights of the Golden Cap Estate
From Thorncombe Beacon to Langdon Hill, don't miss these highlights while you're exploring the estate.
Walks with a View
Former Countryfile presenter and keen walker Julia Bradbury filmed in the West Dorset region for her ITV series Best Walks with a View. Discover her favourite scenic landscapes from the Golden Cap walk, and if you've been inspired to lace your boots you can read the route to follow in Julia's footsteps.