This book contains 20 of the best family-friendly walks in Dorset. Here you'll find a selection of excellent outings, all devised especially with children in mind. The routes are short and all are packed with fun things to see and do along the way. There are birds and animals to spot, lighthouses and watermills to investigate, quarries and caves to explore and ancient hillforts and castle ruins to conquer.SHORT & SWEET - These family-friendly Dorset walks are all circular, ranging from 11/2 and 23/4 miles in length.MORE THAN JUST WALKS - Each route comes with suggestions for things to do along the way: beaches & streams ideal for paddling; woods to play hide-&-seek in; nature trails to follow; wide-open spaces where kids can burn off excess energy, plus much more.THE BEST STOPS - Each walk features recommendations for refreshment stops: from picnic sites to cafes & family-friendly pubs.EASY TO FOLLOW - Full colour maps & pictures throughout, with clear written instructions making it easy to find your way. Let your kids take the lead!There are the great ramparts of Bradbury Rings where legend has it that King Arthur defeated the Saxons; the sea and sand of Lulworth Cove with the possibility of a boat trip; the superb walk to the top of Golden Cap with views across the whole of Lyme Bay; and a host of other wonderful outings for the whole family.

The 20 circular routes have been carefully designed with maximum off-lead time and minimum exposure to roads. Each walk has information on the distance and terrain, livestock likely to be encountered, number and type of stiles en route and in an emergency, the nearest veterinary surgery. The walks include Barbury Castle, Ogbourne St George, Savernake Forest, Stourhead, Tollard Royal and ancient Avebury where the Ridgeway footpath begins.

Discover the beauty of the Wiltshire countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the area. There are 20 circular routes here, varying in length from 21/2 to 61/2 miles, all of which take in welcoming pubs renowned for their excellent food. Explore some of Britain's most famous prehistoric remains such as the vast stone circles at Stonehenge and Avebury; West Kennett with its famed long barrow; and above Bratton and Westbury a white horse gleaming on the chalk hillside. There are also many stunning villages and towns to enjoy, such as Castle Combe and Bradford on Avon, all carved from the glorious local bedrock. Add the great landed estates at Longleat and Stourhead, as well as the upper reaches of the Thames at Cricklade and the glorious hanging valleys on Cranborne Chase and you have as delightful a series of landscapes as you could wish to experience.All the walks include details of:*How to get to the start and where to park*Numbered route map and directions*Recommended local pubs and cafes *Points of interest along the way*Places to visit nearbyNigel Vile is the author of many popular walking guides, including Bristol and Bath - A Dog Walker's Guide and Kiddiwalks in Wiltshire.

What better way to spend a leisurely few hours than to stretch your legs and visit a local pub? There are 20 circular routes in this book varying in length from 3 to 61/2 miles. At the heart of each is a renowned local pub - all of which have been recommended for their good food and warm welcome.Explore the picture-postcard villages of Bourton-on-the-Water and Guiting Power, the quiet lanes above the Upper Frome Valley around Sapperton and Miserden, and the far-reaching views of the high wolds above Northleach and Hillesley.You'll uncover golden stone cottages alongside tranquil rivers, sheltered valleys, ancient woodland and some spectacular views that make the classic English landscape of the Cotswolds such a great place to walk.

This walking guide contains 20 circular routes, covering the very best of Bristol and Bath's wide-ranging landscape - from high in the Mendip Hills down to the Somerset Levels; through stunning Cotswold villages and along meandering waterways right out to the shoreline of the Severn Estuary and the Bristol Channel. Walks range in length from 3 to 6 miles, with recommendations for autumn, winter, spring and summer.Highlights include:Spring: A carpet of bluebells in Leigh Woods and Hawkesbury Upton in the Cotswolds; Summer: A seaside stroll at Sand Bay; Autumn: Dramatic colours at Westonbirt Arboretum and the deer park at Ashton Court; Winter: Wintering wildfowl along the banks of the River Severn and the starling murmuration over the Somerset Levels

This book contains 20 of the best family-friendly walks in Dorset. Here you'll find a selection of excellent outings, all devised especially with children in mind. The routes are short and all are packed with fun things to see and do along the way. There are birds and animals to spot, lighthouses and watermills to investigate, quarries and caves to explore and ancient hillforts and castle ruins to conquer.SHORT & SWEET - These family-friendly Dorset walks are all circular, ranging from 11/2 and 23/4 miles in length.MORE THAN JUST WALKS - Each route comes with suggestions for things to do along the way: beaches & streams ideal for paddling; woods to play hide-&-seek in; nature trails to follow; wide-open spaces where kids can burn off excess energy, plus much more.THE BEST STOPS - Each walk features recommendations for refreshment stops: from picnic sites to cafes & family-friendly pubs.EASY TO FOLLOW - Full colour maps & pictures throughout, with clear written instructions making it easy to find your way. Let your kids take the lead!There are the great ramparts of Bradbury Rings where legend has it that King Arthur defeated the Saxons; the sea and sand of Lulworth Cove with the possibility of a boat trip; the superb walk to the top of Golden Cap with views across the whole of Lyme Bay; and a host of other wonderful outings for the whole family.

The 20 circular routes have been carefully designed with maximum off-lead time and minimum exposure to roads. Each walk has information on the distance and terrain, livestock likely to be encountered, number and type of stiles en route and in an emergency, the nearest veterinary surgery. The walks include Barbury Castle, Ogbourne St George, Savernake Forest, Stourhead, Tollard Royal and ancient Avebury where the Ridgeway footpath begins.

Discover the beauty of the Wiltshire countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the area. There are 20 circular routes here, varying in length from 21/2 to 61/2 miles, all of which take in welcoming pubs renowned for their excellent food. Explore some of Britain's most famous prehistoric remains such as the vast stone circles at Stonehenge and Avebury; West Kennett with its famed long barrow; and above Bratton and Westbury a white horse gleaming on the chalk hillside. There are also many stunning villages and towns to enjoy, such as Castle Combe and Bradford on Avon, all carved from the glorious local bedrock. Add the great landed estates at Longleat and Stourhead, as well as the upper reaches of the Thames at Cricklade and the glorious hanging valleys on Cranborne Chase and you have as delightful a series of landscapes as you could wish to experience.All the walks include details of:*How to get to the start and where to park*Numbered route map and directions*Recommended local pubs and cafes *Points of interest along the way*Places to visit nearbyNigel Vile is the author of many popular walking guides, including Bristol and Bath - A Dog Walker's Guide and Kiddiwalks in Wiltshire.

What better way to spend a leisurely few hours than to stretch your legs and visit a local pub? There are 20 circular routes in this book varying in length from 3 to 61/2 miles. At the heart of each is a renowned local pub - all of which have been recommended for their good food and warm welcome.Explore the picture-postcard villages of Bourton-on-the-Water and Guiting Power, the quiet lanes above the Upper Frome Valley around Sapperton and Miserden, and the far-reaching views of the high wolds above Northleach and Hillesley.You'll uncover golden stone cottages alongside tranquil rivers, sheltered valleys, ancient woodland and some spectacular views that make the classic English landscape of the Cotswolds such a great place to walk.

This walking guide contains 20 circular routes, covering the very best of Bristol and Bath's wide-ranging landscape - from high in the Mendip Hills down to the Somerset Levels; through stunning Cotswold villages and along meandering waterways right out to the shoreline of the Severn Estuary and the Bristol Channel. Walks range in length from 3 to 6 miles, with recommendations for autumn, winter, spring and summer.Highlights include:Spring: A carpet of bluebells in Leigh Woods and Hawkesbury Upton in the Cotswolds; Summer: A seaside stroll at Sand Bay; Autumn: Dramatic colours at Westonbirt Arboretum and the deer park at Ashton Court; Winter: Wintering wildfowl along the banks of the River Severn and the starling murmuration over the Somerset Levels