Burnbake House

Poole Harbour Trails 2

Loops around one of Europe's largest natural harbours with flat, mostly paved paths and boardwalks – perfect for buggies and young families. Spot wading birds, seals and countless boats while enjoying big-sky estuary views. Dogs welcome on leads. Marshland sections can be muddy after rain, but the level terrain and easy navigation make this ideal for casual waterside strolling with plenty of wildlife-watching opportunities year-round.

South West Coast Path (Section 52: Worth Matravers to South Haven Point)

Follows dramatic clifftop terrain with steep, uneven sections and multiple ascents around Durlston Head and Ballard Down before descending to Studland's gentler coastal paths. Not suitable for buggies or very young children due to exposed cliff edges, challenging gradients, and rocky surfaces. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock and cliff edges. Delivers spectacular Jurassic Coast views, iconic chalk stacks at Old Harry Rocks, and rewarding variety from rugged headlands to sandy Studla

The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle

Follows an ancient drove road along dramatic chalk ridgeway with steady climbs and descents through Purbeck countryside, finishing at the clifftops near Swanage. Terrain is rough underfoot with exposed sections, steep gradients in places – not suitable for buggies or very young children. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Reward yourself with sweeping Jurassic Coast views and prehistoric burial mounds dotting the hilltops.

South West Coast Path (alternative route)

Godlingston Heath walk, Purbeck Estate