The Dorset Holiday Specialists
One Centre Walking Holidays
Dorset Oddities
A short break exploring the stranger side of Dorset, from 'weird' Potland to atmospheric Hell Lane and the deserted village of Tyneham.
No. of days/nights:
5/4
7 - 10 miles
Daily distance:
Grade:
Easy
Prices from:
£925
Availability:
Apr - Oct
Meals included:
Breakfast
Starting price is based on two people sharing and includes accommodation at a comfortable inn, breakfast, picnic lunch and drop-off and collection from your walk. We can also arrange transfers from airports and stations if required.
ITINERARY
DAY ONE - Arrive at your accommodation, settle in and explore the local area or take in a walk if time permits.
DAY TWO - A beautiful walk on the Lulworth Ranges, taking in wonderful ridgeway views, the deserted village of Tyneham (requisitioned during WWII and never returned) and some of the famous Jurassic Coast.
DAY THREE - Today's walk explores the island of Portland, attached to the mainland only by a shingle causeway (the Chesil Bank), wandering abandoned quarries, a ruined fisherman's church, Portland Bill and an unusual sculpture park.
DAY FOUR - Starting above the West Dorset coast at Stonebarrow, this walk visits the ruined church of St. Gabriel before heading inland to wander the deep and atmospheric holloway of Hell Lane and then, if you have the energy, up onto iconic Colmer's Hill before dropping down into Symondsbury to find a cup of tea or a pint of beer.
DAY FIVE - A short walk around the village of Cerne Abbas to see its famous giant and the mystical Silver Spring (or St. Augustine's Well), where you will also find the Tudor home of George Washington's uncle. Enjoy lunch at one of the village's three fine inns before heading home.
