The Ramblers Dorset Area
This web site has information about the Ramblers Groups in Dorset, Rights of Way (including footpaths), the Jubilee Trail, for Ramblers members and news + events of interest to walkers in general.
The Ramblers is dedicated to protecting footpaths and other places to which the public has a right of way or access on foot, defending the beauty of the countryside and promoting walking for all.
The Ramblers in the UK (England, Scotland, and Wales) has more than 100,000 members in about 50 Areas and over 500 local groups.
Find out more about Dorset Area of the Ramblers.
Have a look at the the 2023 Annual Report, which covers all you need to know about what we do.
The County of Dorset is blessed with some beautiful countryside with a large proportion designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty from Golden Cap in the west to Durlston Country Park in the east and extending into Cranborne Chase in the north. The Natural World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast continues from the county boundary to Old Harry Rocks in the east. Poets, writers and artists have been among the many that enjoy the numerous picturesque and interesting villages and hamlets which can only be seen at their best when walking.
The range of walks put on by the various groups is an ideal way to enjoy the diverse countryside, and appreciate the best of rural and coastal walking.
Joining the Ramblers
You can join the Ramblers online
Try a Walk
You can try up to three Ramblers Group-led walks before deciding to join. Find one using this link Group Walks. For many group walks you just turn up on time but it is important to read all the text given by clicking on the walk title in case booking is needed, or you need to advise the leader you are coming.
This link walking routes takes you to Ramblers Go Walking Walking Routes and you can search for a walk description for a walk to follow yourself based on a chosen area. Most of these route descriptions are only available to members.
Use either Streetmap or Dorset Explorer (select OS Base Map) and search based on the OS Grid Reference to find out where to go.
For a different experience why not try the Wessex Wanderer Railway Walks Wessex Wanderer Railway Walks