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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.

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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.

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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.

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Here is a collection of 20 tried and tested circular walks ranging in length between 2.5 and 8.5 miles. They include crucial dog-walking factors such as livestock, stiles and roads, with warnings in advance when a lead is necessary and when it's safe for your dog to run free. The routes pass by a number of quintessential English villages, many of which boast welcoming, dog-friendly pubs, along with ancient churches, remote hamlets, stunning views, idyllic cottages, imposing country manor houses and delightful nature reserves. But best of all there's plenty of places for your dog to run free when walking the Ridgeway.

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