Worgret Manor Hotel

Walking and Hiking

Walking for lovers of Dorset’s Purbeck region – you’ll be spoilt for choice!

Walk / hike in the beautiful Purbeck countryside and marvel at the magnificence of the Jurassic coastline, then enjoy the creature comforts of fine dining, comfortable hotel accommodation and a good night’s rest.

Walking in Dorset attracts more visitors to Dorset each year than any other activity. There are more than 5000 footpaths in Dorset, spanning the entire county!

Whether you are striding across the countryside, through woods and open fields or ambling along a costal path, looking for fossils, enjoying the spectacular beauty that surrounds you and just soaking up the calming and invigorating atmosphere, you will find a wonderful variety of walks to meet all these needs.

The nearby Arne RSPB nature reserve, on the edge of Poole harbour, is one of the many places to enjoy the pleasures of walking through woodland and heather, listening to bird calls, while you are caressed by a cool breeze.

The nearby Jurassic Coast, has recently been declared a World Heritage Site, so we are now on a par with the “Grand Canyon” and the “Great Barrier Reef.” This is where you can enjoy a variety of coastal walks, when you stay at the Worgret Manor Hotel.

Useful Contacts

Durlston Country Park
1 mile south of Swanage 263 acres of cliff top country
Rangers run various walks and educational events
Picnic areas. Dogs on leads welcome.
Tel. 01929 424 443

Wareham Tourist Information Centre
Holy Trinity Church, South Street, Wareham
Tel. 01929 552 740