Walkers standing by waymarkers in a field.

Walking in East Dorset 

Welcome to the East Dorset Group. We cover the urban areas of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch, the surrounding areas of countryside with its towns and villages and the magnificent Purbecks.  

We have cliffs, beaches, woodland, hills, heathland and agricultural areas to explore – so whatever type of ramble, hike or wander you’re interested in, we have the walk for you.  

Our walks 

Our led walks cover many different locations, varying in length from 5 miles to over 15 miles and our volunteer leaders keep things interesting with a wide variety of types of walk.  

Go to the walks page on our website (as above) and choose monthly lists to see a calendar view of our walks and events.  See also the cards below for details of walks.  

There is no need to book a place on a walk unless this has been specifically stated.  Just turn up after checking the day before on the cards below for cancellations or other changes.  

You can join us for up to three trial walks before deciding to become a member of the Ramblers.  

As a member, you’ll receive a printed programme three times a year, which will keep you up-to-date with everything East Dorset rambling related.  

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Find out more

Emmetts Hill a climb on the Purbeck Plod

Our Purbeck Plod

Our Purbeck Plod. An annual challenge walk of 25, 16 or 12 miles or a run of 25 miles.

a group of walkers in enjoying a ramble in a field

Find a walk

Search 50,000 Ramblers group walks, guided by a walk leader. Enter a location or postcode to find nearby Ramblers group walks. 

a Ramblers group walking on a grass path with rolling hills in the distance.

Find a group

With over 500 Ramblers groups across Britain there is bound to be at least one close to you. Enter a location or postcode to find nearby Ramblers groups. 

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking