Dorchester Walking Festival 2025
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Are you ready to discover more of Dorset’s breathtaking outdoors along the countryside trails and scenic coastal routes? Or perhaps you’d like to step back in time and uncover the rich, layered history of Dorchester through its historic landmarks and stories? This month, Dorchester is excited to welcome back the popular Dorchester Walking Festival!
The 2025 walking festival is the perfect chance to explore some of the most stunning routes our wonderful county has to offer, as it features a diverse range of trails, including historic paths and those rich with unique stories. These routes range from leisurely strolls to challenging hikes, so there’s a path for every pace and every explorer looking to get active and discover hidden treasures in Dorset’s heritage.
Every walk is guided by experienced, knowledgeable volunteers dedicated to making your adventure as enjoyable and memorable as possible. Whether you’re a local seeking to explore more of Dorset or visiting and looking for something to do on your trip, now’s the time to lace up your boots and explore our breathtaking landscapes.
Featured Walks in Dorchester
Dorchester’s Walking Festival features many spectacular walks in and around Dorchester, with some walks expanding out to places along the Jurassic Coastline. Whether you’re looking to explore the surrounding picturesque villages, adventurous tracks, winding country lanes or steep grassy tracks, the festival’s exciting line-up offers something for everyone.
Walks include visits to stunning areas like Hardy Monument, Osmington, West Bexington, Poundbury, Maiden Castle and Ringstead Bay. Below you’ll find walks based specifically in Dorchester, but be sure to check the Festival Guide for even more adventures.
- The Hanging Judge Baron Jeffreys
- Dorchester Through The Ages
- Dorchester Tree Walk
- Dorchester Crime and Punishment
- Beating the Bounds
- A walk through 17th Century Dorchester
- Dawn Chorus
- Walk with the Dorchester Strollers
- Walk by Train – Maiden Newton to Dorchester
For more information on the walking routes, including timings, ticket prices, distance and start location, please download the Festival Guide.
In addition to guided tours led by dedicated trail guides, there are plenty of self-guided walks that let you explore at your own pace. For inspiration on your next walk in Dorchester, check out the adventurous list of walking trails in and around Dorchester on the Discover Dorchester website.
Dorchester Walking Festival Information
Dates & Times
The Dorchester Walking Festival is running from 10th to 18th May 2025 throughout Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast. There are multiple walks happening throughout the week, which start at various times. Please download the official Dorchester Walking Festival Guide to discover the timings of each walking event.
Tickets & Prices
Tickets must be booked in advance for all walking routes in the Dorchester Walking Festival. Tickets for routes range from £0 to £15, depending on the walk and experience. Please visit the Dorchester Walking Festival Eventbrite to get your tickets for the walking events.
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