MAPS & WALKS
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There are a host of great walks to be had in the area from short rambles to mighty hikes. We couldn't possibly list them all here but have included some of our favourites with maps you can download.
Walk Etiquette: Please keep to the footpaths, keep dogs on leads and close ALL gates behind you. Thank you.
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FROM THE FRONT DOOR
Walk to the New Inn
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Our local pub and a fairly easy 20 minute walk (depending on child size obviously). The footpath starts a couple of hundred yards down the road and goes up to the Wessex Way, through some lovely Rhododendrons (season depending) and down a steep cut road to the village. This is also how you start the walk to Beaminster.
Walk to and around Lewesden Hill
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Lewesden is the highest hill in Dorset and is just a 5 minute drive from the cottage. It's covered in beautiful beech trees with some great climbable ones and is also dotted with a variety of very home-made swings. You can wander about all over the hill, it's great for kids and at bluebell time is especially magical.
Beaminster Circular Walks
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The Beaminster Ramblers (whoever they may be) have drawn a handy map with a series of five circular walks of varying length around Beaminster. As they all get you back to the square you'll be able to get tea, coffee or beer to refresh you afterwards. Though don't forget you've then got to get home!
FURTHER AFIELD
Beer to Branscombe and back
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Beer is a charming fishing village down the coast from here.. There's a lovely walk along the cliffs and down through some hanging gardens (not quite Babylon) to the beach at Branscombe. At low tide you can walk back along the beach and look at some small but pretty caves and arches.
Portland Bill
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Portland is about 45mins to an hour east along the coast (very pretty drive). The headland is fun to walk around, there's a lighthouse and lots of rocks to scramble over. Walk around the east side of the headland to hunt for secret coves. You don't need a map, just park up and wander around.
