Recommended in The Telegraph's "The UK's best walking holidays for 2026"
Heart of Dorset Walking Weekend
Pricing: 2 nights £330 pp | 3 nights £545 pp
Cerne Abbas sits right at the heart of County in a peaceful valley set amongst the chalk downlands of central Dorset. Here you will find 'The Rude Man of Cerne', a 180m high chalk figure carved into the hillside, now understood to be at least Saxon in origin and possibly even older. He once overlooked a mighty abbey, the sister to the one at Sherborne and almost identical in its day. However, the abbey is now almost completely disappeared, although some of its spiritual atmosphere remains in this special village. Explore the surrounding area with gentle walks which are self-guided as standard but can be guided by arrangement - just talk to one of our friendly team to ask about availability.
Highlights

The Cerne Abbas Giant's colossal chalk figure carved into the hillside above the village

Cosy fires, wonderful food and comfortable room at The New Inn, set in the heart of one of the country's most picturesque villages

Wild flowers and butterflies which abound in spring and summer on the chalk downlands around the village
What's Included

Accommodation at a historic and cosy inn

Breakfasts
Picnics

Detailed walking route guides, maps and digital Ordnance Survey app routes (GPX files on request)
Itinerary
Pricing
Pricing is based on two people sharing. Single supplements may well apply but we do our best to keep these to a minimum. Prices may also vary if our usual accommodation partner has no availability or if you need dog-friendly rooms but we will always try to find alternative accommodation in the same price bracket. We can also sometimes offer upgrades, so talk to us if you would like some real luxury on your trip. Breakfast every day is included in the price. Here is our standard pricing for this route:
2 nights - £330 pp
3 nights - £545 pp


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