Our drawing of the route, over road and path data from OpenStreetMap. It shows where the walk goes and what it goes through. It is not a survey and not a navigation aid — carry OS Explorer on the hill. Off-lead information here is what walkers reported or what signage allows — never our advice. Whether and when a dog is off the lead is the owner’s decision and legal responsibility; keep dogs under control near livestock and follow signs on the day.
A gentle 2.4-mile there-and-back of about an hour and a quarter through the village requisitioned in 1943 and down the valley to the shingle horseshoe of Worbarrow Bay, on a broad stony track with 70 metres of climb. Park in the MOD car park at Tyneham, donation box, generous in size, and free: the catch is access, because this is inside the Lulworth Ranges and the gates open only at weekends and holiday periods, opening about 4.30pm on Friday and closing 8am Monday. Dogs are welcome in the village and at the bay, but you must keep to the paths marked with yellow posts at all times because of unexploded ordnance, which in practice means a lead the whole way.
Antelope Inn is a pub in Wareham. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.
If your group is keen to explore during your stay you won t be left wanting. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful woodland and is just a short distance from the RSPB nature reserve at Arne popularised by the BBC s Autumnwatch and Winterwatch programmes and perfect for bird enthusiasts. A variety of walks are marked towards the coast at Shipstal Point. Arne has a Saxon church while the local town of Wareham has a good range of pubs restaurants and shops. There s also the opportunity to take a boat trip around Poole Harbour. The pretty village of Corfe Castle with its eponymous castle ruins is just a short drive away. Your base for exploring is a beautiful five-bedroom cottage that dates back to 1863. It s a charming expansive semi-detached property offering comfortable accommodation for up to ten guests. The front door opens into a welcoming hallway that leads to the focal point of the property: a newly equipped open-plan kitchen and dining area. It s a wonderfully bright and airy spot with glass bi-fold doors along one entire wall opening onto the outside terrace. The kitchen itself has a generous workspace and comes with two microwaves two electric ovens with hob fridge/freezer with ice compartment dishwasher washing machine and tumble dryer. And when it s time to break bread you will find that the dining table accommodates ten comfortably. On the ground floor there is a large lounge with sofa seating for your entire party. Enjoy a board game or two from the wide selection or simply sit back and watch a film on the Smart TV. in front of the log burner. The ground floor features two bedrooms a double and a twin overlooking the garden. The hallway leads to a shower room with WC and further along there is a cloakroom with an additional WC. Upstairs there are three bedrooms a triple room with built-in wardrobes a double bedroom with TV/DVD and a single room. There is also a bathroom with bath separate shower and WC. Outside there s a pretty fenced garden with a large rough lawn and small trees. The terrace that adjoins the kitchen has outdoor furniture that s perfect if your group fancies dining al fresco. There s off-road parking available for up to three cars on the paved driveway. Need to know: 5 bedrooms 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 twin and 1 single. 1 bathroom, 1 shower room and 1 separate WC. 2 microwaves, 2 electric ovens and hob, fridge/freezer with ice compartment, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Log Burner (logs included). Off road parking for 3 cars. 1 medium sized dog welcome. Amenities a short drive away. Smart TV/DVD in lounge and TV/DVD in double bedroom. A short drive from the Saxon town of Wareham and charming village of Corfe Castle.
Ashcroft Bed & Breakfast is a place to stay on Furzebrook Road, Wareham. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.
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