Dorset AONB Reviews Summary

Category: Nature preserve

Address: Dorset AONB Partnership, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ, United Kingdom

Phone: +441305228246

Rating: 4.6
based on 187 reviews.

Scenic Beauty and Views

Pros:

  • "Wow, if you haven't been here I'd definitely recommend it 100% it is so beautiful and lots to see plus places to relax and unwind."
  • "The breathtaking view from this place is truly remarkable and a must-visit for everyone."
  • "Stunning scenery, beautiful coastal walks."
  • "Absolutely beautiful. Stoney beaches but the views and fossil hunting make up for it."
  • "A beautiful place to spend the day for a reasonable £9 car park fee for the whole day."
  • "The water is so clear and it wasn't too busy when we got there at 10am."
  • "Beautiful coastline, amazing views, natural beauty hidden away."
  • "Stunning views well worth the effort of climbing the steps down."

Cons:

  • "Long steep walk from car park. So I would travel light. Very busy."
  • "It's a hard walk from car park, so be aware, both the down & up. Very hilly."
  • "The ride there takes about 10/15 minutes but you have a beautiful view."
  • "Great views and nice lagoon with sandy beach,but too expensive parking,the trail is a nightmare -make sure you have flat shoes."
  • "Stunning. Get out of the towns and there is plenty of space to wander, with footpaths all over Dorset."
  • "Great views on all walks so far. Cliffs, Beaches, Heathland, Castle ruins etc..."
  • "Beautiful scenery friendly welcome from the locals that I saw and a nice walk in worgret forest what more could anyone want..."
  • "Scenery, area superb lots of interesting places to visit no matter what the weather is like there's plenty to see and do to keeping young or old occupied."

Activities and Amenities

Pros:

  • "A friendly County with SO much to do and see... There is something for everyone."
  • "Activities: something for EVERYONE !!"
  • "Dorset is a great area of the south coast of the England that has everything from sea to rolling hills."
  • "Wonderful walking across pristine Dorset download atop Lambert's Castle and surrounding area."
  • "A Beautiful place to visit. The coast and the countryside are both stunning."
  • "Fabulois place. Ample parking unless its a really hot day when it gets busy. Pebble beach. Clear waters."
  • "Our first trip to Burton Bradstock and what a lovely place it was. The children loved playong on the beach."
  • "Great place for walking and taking in the buildings, fields and natural beauty."

Cons:

  • "Parking machines need clearer details as was very confusing also over priced."
  • "Only negative is Lulworth parking charges, but the new system of swiping at beginning and end is good."
  • "Parking was good. Managed to pay £8 for the whole day and it was a 10minute walk from the beach."
  • "The shop was lovely with beautiful hand made items to buy."
  • "Typical holiday camp, grossly overpriced with mediocre food."
  • "It's small, but nice and sandy, compared to most other beaches around, which are pebbly, to different degrees."
  • "This land is your land this land is my land, from the bill of Portland to Brownsea Island, from the Vale of Blackmore to the Devon border, this land was made for you and me."
  • "The food served at the bar above the swimming pool was cold and over priced beware."

Accessibility and Convenience

Pros:

  • "There are a few parking lots, so parking shouldn't be a problem and you have to pay around 5£/day."
  • "Stunning. Worth a visit. You park at the end of the holiday park, if there is space."
  • "Absolutely love this area. So many things to see. From inland beautiful walks, to lovely graces."
  • "So much to do, hiking take a local bus guide and where you are going to go walking."
  • "Riding my motorbike around the AONB in the summer sunshine is always a pleasure ☀️❤️."
  • "A good place to visit for enjoyable coastal walks with scenic coastal views along the cliff top."
  • "Beautiful place for a walk, with the added bonus of a great town (Wareham)."
  • "Brief visits to Arne RSPB Reserve and Brownsea Island. If you enjoy nature, peace and quiet in beautiful countryside."

Cons:

  • "Long steep walk from car park. So I would travel light. Very busy."
  • "It's a hard walk from car park, so be aware, both the down & up. Very hilly."
  • "The beach is very stoney, so shoes of some sort advisable."
  • "Great views and nice lagoon with sandy beach,but too expensive parking."
  • "Arne is lovely, but the RSPB have hiked the car park charges up to £5."
  • "Hard to rate the whole area but head to Durdle dor, Lulwoth cove, West bay or Studland and they are truly beautiful."
  • "We didn't get the see the main attraction as it was too crowded. Couldn't when get lunch as most of the restaurant and pubs had eye watering queues."
  • "I have always been fascinated by discovering fossil's when I was at school, something I continue to look whenever the opportunity arises."

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