Dorset Area - 50th AGM
Our 50th AGM was held on Saturday the 30th November 2024
at Broadmayne Village Hall, Cowleaze Road, Broadmayne, DT2 8EW
Good news about the Jubilee Trail
The Jubilee Trail crosses two bridges over the Tadnoll Brook in Broadmayne (grid reference SY 74576 86908; page 17 of the latest edition of the Jubilee Trail guidebook). In December 2023 Dorset Council removed one of the bridges because it was unsafe and the crossing became unusable. After about eight months, during which a lengthy detour was necessary, Dorset Council replaced both bridges with sturdy new structures. There was further disruption in the autumn of 2024 when the approach to one of the bridges was washed away. However, all works are now complete and the route is open for all.
Jubilee Trail Guide 4th Edition Now Available
The 4th edition of the Jubilee Trail guide has been published see our Dorset Jubilee Trail page
Countryside Code Update
The countryside code pagehas been updated to include Covid 19 short versions of the code.
Please take note of the text about not having fires and BBQs.
The Ramblers Don't Lose Your Way Campaign
An estimated 10,000 miles of paths across England and Wales are at risk of being lost forever, unless we come together to save them. Although the 2026 and then the 2031 deadlines have been removed, The Ramblers still needs thousands of people to help to uncover and save generations of lost paths and hidden ways before it's too late and there are plenty of paths in Dorset that need your attention.
You can find out more and how you can help at Don't Lose Your Way campaign page.
England Coast Path
Natural England “the government’s advisor on the natural environment” planned to open the England Coast Path around England’s coastline by 2020. Full details of progress can be obtained here
Status in Dorset
Rufus Castle (Portland) to Lulworth Cove was opened on 29 June 2012 and was the very first section opened on the English Coastline
Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle (Portland) – implementation of this section was held up owing to a public inquiry which was held in November and December 2016.
Lulworth Cove to Highcliffe – on 6 April 2022, the Secretary of State announced their decision to approve a stretch of the England Coast Path in Dorset between Kimmeridge Bay and Highcliffe. Work is now underway to prepare the new stretch of coast path for public use.
For more information please contact the Area Footpath Secretary (see Contact page)
Adjacent Counties
Kingswear to Lyme Regis (approx 68 miles of coastline) – this section has been approved but is not yet open, establishment works are planned or in progress.
Highcliffe to Calshot (approx 56 miles of coastline) – proposals have been published but not yet determined.