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Cogden Beach - a free guided walk through historic landscape with WW11 defences

Take a guided walk around Cogden with our National Trust archaeologists and learn about key historical events of the area.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

The walk is approximately 2km but expect to take around 90-120 minutes. There are some uphill climbs but otherwise this is a relatively simple walk.

Our National Trust archaeology volunteers will show you important landmarks linked to WW2 but will also discuss significant points of interest.

We hope to cover around 4000 years of history in a short period of time by discussing things we can see in the landscape.

PLEASE NOTE: this walk departs from Cogden beach and not Hive Beach.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Meeting point

Meet at the lower point of Cogden car park near the picnic tables.

What to bring and wear

Wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes with an excellent grip. If the weather has been wet please ensure your shoes are waterproof.

Accessibility

This is a rural, coastal walk with some sections off footpath. The areas could be very muddy and wet if there has been some rainfall prior to the event.

Contact info

West Dorset office

Upcoming events

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Event summary

on
10 Jun to 23 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Guided walk at Cogden - Wild Flower Meadows 

To celebrate National Meadows Day we are inviting you to join our Ecology volunteers for a guided walk down to Cogden beach and learn about the plants and flowers which grow on this SSSI protected, pebble beach.

Event summary

on
5 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
Event

Barrows to Bunkers - a free guided walk through 4000 years of Hive Beach's history 

Take a FREE guided walk around Hive Beach with our National Trust archaeologists and learn about key historical events of the area.

Event summary

on
26 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00