Slow Dorset : Local, Characterful Guides to Britain's Special Places

by Richards, Alexandra

• ISBN13: 9781841623931
• ISBN10: 1841623938
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-03
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Summary

Dorset is quintessential rural England: rolling hills, thatched houses, narrow, winding lanes and stunning stately homes and gardens. A large part of the county is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes England's first natural World Heritage Site. Revealing the hidden delights of one of the most unspoiled of English counties, the author introduces some of Dorset's best kept secrets including little known walks, cycle rides, pubs, and visitor attractions. The Dorset town of Weymouth will host the sailing events during the 2012 Olympics.

Author Biography

Alexandra Richards was born in Dorset and is a freelance travel writer and photographer. 

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 GOING SLOW IN DORSET The Slow mindset; When to go; Getting around (train, bus, bike, foot, boat); Dorset fairs and festivals; Natural history; Outdoor activities (providers, places, including water sports, horse-riding, zorbing, long-distance walks and cycle routes. CHAPTER 2 THE BLACKMORE VALE AND CRANBORNE CHASE CHAPTER 3 SHERBORNE AND THE NORTHERN BORDERS CHAPTER 4 THE MARSHWOOD VALE AND WEST DORSET CHAPTER 5 THE SOUTHERN COAST CHAPTER 6 ISLE OF PURBECK CHAPTER 7 THE PIDDLE AND FROME VALLEYS CHAPTER 8 DORCHESTER AND THE CHALK DOWNLAND CHAPTER 9 POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH AND THE EAST Each chapter includes topics such as: Places to stay and eat; Author’s choices: Shops and markets, Things to do - Heritage/cultural attractions, Things to see – churches, viewpoints, Suggestions for walks or cycle rides that make the most of the scenery, Activities (water sports, horse-riding, golf etc).