Dorset

Jimmy's yer man. Just keep this near the top and he'll see it eventually. :)

Dorset a lovely place. lulworth cove i think was the place i went. v.nice but busy and touristy. lovely countryside though.

i'm from dorset reyes, lulworth cove as already mentioned: some good coastal walks that take that in, around Hengistbury head is also meant to be quite a good walk. Badbury rings might be worth a look or, just crossing in to hampshire, the new forest is great for walking

i'm more of a walk between pubs kind of guy but my brother is a bit more of a serious walker and i know he mentioned a longer walk he enjoyed near ringwood which included part of a disused railway line at ashley heath.. googling it would hopefully give you some more info

thx, have been to LC (that walk up the hill/cliff nearly killed me) but don't fancy staying there. Something close by so i can try that hill again would be good (and the walk between pubs bit sounds good) Any bigger towns closeby to base ourselves in?

I stayed in a place called Wool when I went. mind you that was when i was 6 years old. Went to monkeyworld with the missus at the time a few years back - was a cracking place, the orangutans are worth going to dorset for on their own.

good cliff walks West Bay to Eype, Eype to Seatown, Seatown to Chideock. Bridport, Charmouth, Lyme Regis and Axminster close by.

Studland is very pleasant or try the other end at Lyme Regis.

the Isle of Purbeck area is very nice. Studland, Corfe Castle... good coastal walks. Make sure you go to the Square and Compass at Worth Matravers - proper old-school pub, doesn't even have a bar (get your drinks from a hatch into the back room). Good pasties there too and some dangerously strong cider :)

Yes PM...lol. Dorset is beautiful wherever you go...

kings arms dorchester or if its summer my campsite for a freebie.

for a great meal seven stars at east burton nr wool.

Isle of Purbeck - NAP

...the orangutans are worth going to dorset for ...
What a way to refer to the local yokels ;)

start at studland (20 second ferry from sandbanks) then walk along the coast and through the old villages and towns, it's quality.

(20 second ferry from sandbanks)

wasn't quite that quick when I went on it... did you pay extra?

As a few on here are aware, i'm so in love with Dorset, I am hoping to move there sometime this year or possibly early next.

I like the Weymouth area. Some will see this a chavvy area of Dorset, but personally, I think it's got a lot going for it.

Why dont you try the walk that Julia Bradbury did on Great Railway Journeys for the BBC. This is the guide:

http://www.visitweymouth.co.uk/downloadForms/RailwayWalkleaflet.pdf

Or try this one round the villages of Osmington and Sutton Poyntz. Lovely old villages they are. Like stepping back in time. Stunning coastal views as well.

http://www.visitweymouth.co.uk/downloadForms/walkroutes/Route2-SuttonPoyntz.pdf

moved down to bmouth 3.5 yrs ago from london never regretted it. if you're coming for a wekeend from an urban hell hole then almost anywhere down here will seem like heaven and you really don't need to fret too much. just jump in the car and drive around.

Swanage, Wareham, Studland all nice. Lovely part of the world

theres also a Forum in Dorset :)

there is coachbuster, although i don't think blandford has much in common with this place!

For a weekends walking I'd give Weymouth a serve.Agree that Lulworth Cove would be ideal,but my recommendation for a base would be Swanage.I've been a regular in Swanage for over 30 years.Stay there twice a year nowadays,facilities much improved in recent years.

No need to go out on your car.Walk east from Swanage along the coast path to the limestone stacks at 'Old Harry',lunch at the 'Banks' pub in Studland,then back over the ridge of Ballard Down with great views in all directions.Walk west from Swanage to the Durlston Country Park and beyond.

My particular favourites are the RSPB reserve at Arne and the walk from Kimmeridge Bay up to Tyneham Cap,then back along the ridge,but whatever,lots of great walks.

Don't forget the Ordnance Survey map OL 15.Even with it I still get lost.

I never though you were 83 GVL...lol

iamajambo is 100% correct.

The walk over Ballard Down is the finest in England, for coastal views etc.

I recommend Monkey World !

MW is a definite for the way home. Appreciate all the comments folks, who needs Tripadvisor when you've got CC.
Cheers.