In this section we aim to help you explore Dorset by outlining the countryside sites you can visit, what you can do while you are there and how to access the countryside by using the miles of public rights of way.

• Places to visit

  There are many wonderful sites to visit in Dorset where you can watch the wildlife, go for a walk or simply relax on a sunny day.

• Things to do

  There are many things to do as your explore the countryside of Dorset. The county has 3,000 miles of public rights of way to enjoy free of charge. Whether you travel on foot, by horse or by bike, there is plenty to see and do throughout the county.

• Visitor centres and country parks

  A listing of Dorset visitor centres and country parks from the east to the west of the county, providing a wealth of information on the region's natural history.

• Access to the countryside

  Find out more about how to get around the county using our network of rights of way.

• Purbeck Countryside Guide

  The Purbeck Countryside Guide tells you about the different types of landscape found in Purbeck, places to visit and how to get there by public transport, plus walking and cycling routes.