Weymouth to Dorchester

A station-to-station walkDorsetSouth West England

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Chesil Beach and Sky - Monochrome
Chesil Beach and Sky - Monochrome by John of Witney

Recommended: The huge view of Weymouth Bay and over to Portland opens up suddenly and exhilaratingly from the top of the South Dorset Ridgeway; the views are spectacular. Undulating but easy walking, mostly on tracks across intensively farmed arable hills and with a roady margin leaving Dorchester. Climbs to the South Dorset Ridgeway before dropping through a holiday park to the coast and a long promenade walk. Follows the Hardy Way and the Jubilee Trail. Passes a reedy bird reserve behind the coast path. Trains roughly two-hourly. Worth a diversion to view the Osmington White Horse.

Hardy's House, Max Gate: Atmospheric Victorian home designed by Thomas Hardy (National Trust; 1h to visit).

Lunch: A couple of pubs on the way, and plenty of chip shops on the Weymouth seafront.

Sea Arches in Britain: Durdle Door
Sea Arches in Britain: Durdle Door by CoasterMadMatt

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Walk details: Slow Ways.

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