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West Dorset · Jurassic Coast

Guided Walks in Dorset

Small group and private guided walks on the Jurassic Coast, through Hardy country, or to an Iron Age hill fort or two. From half-day to multi-day adventures. Explore with us at your pace.

Qualified Mountain LeadersOutdoor first aidFully insuredSmall groupsGift vouchers
Three ways to walk

Choose how you'd like to explore

Private guided walks

Your own guide for the day. Pick any of our routes or ask for something special.

From £200 per dayChoose a date →

Group walks

Join a small, friendly group on set dates through the year. Ideal if you're walking solo.

From £50 ppSee dates →

Self-guided coast path

Walk the South West Coast Path at your own pace. We plan the route, book your accommodation and move your luggage each day.

Price on requestPlan my trip →
Our walk ranges

Half a day, a full day or more

Every range is available as a small group walk or a private guided walk.

Half Day
3–4 hrs4–7 miles

A morning or afternoon on the coast or downs. Perfect for a first taste of Dorset walking.

Private from £200See these walks →
Full Day with Firepot FoodWith a hot Firepot Food lunch
6–7 hrs9–12 miles

A big day out with a hot Firepot Food meal cooked out on the hills. Slow-cooked, made here in Dorset.

Private from £450See these walks →
Full Day with Pub Lunch
6–7 hrs8–10 miles

Walk the morning, refuel at a village pub, then stroll on through the afternoon.

Private from £400See these walks →
Two Days or More
2+ daysWith or without accommodation

Linked days on the Coast Path or inland. We can book your stays, or you sort your own.

Price on requestSee these walks →
Our guided walks

Find your walk

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Why walk with us

Local guides, unhurried days

Our guides know West Dorset inside out. We'll show you the fossils in the cliffs, the birds in the hedges and the best pub at the end.

  • Qualified, first-aid trained and insured
  • Small groups so everyone can chat and keep up
  • Geology, wildlife, history and natural navigation on every walk
  • Dogs welcome on many routes
What people are saying

Happy walkers

“A wonderfully organised walk combining beautiful scenery, expert guiding and great company, all while raising money for a fantastic cause. I'm definitely coming again.”
— Sophie
“A brilliant adventure through some of Dorset's most beautiful countryside — every step was enjoyable and worthwhile. So much chatter, I don't know where the time went.”
— SJ
“A fantastic walk with breathtaking views from Bulbarrow — beautifully guided, wonderfully paced, and all for a great cause.”
— Bumble
Where we walk

Walking guides across Dorset

From the Jurassic Coast and the South West Coast Path to the chalk downs of Hardy country, our guided walks cover the best of Dorset. See every walk.

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Our services

Ways to walk with WildBoots

Whether you want your own guide for the day, a sociable small group, a few days on the coast path, a team day out, or to raise money for a charitable cause through a walking challenge, we'll take care of the planning.

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Private guided walks

Your own guide, your date, your pace. Choose any of our routes or ask us to plan something special for a birthday, a family gathering or a group of friends.

  • Half day, full day or longer
  • Groups of any size
  • Dogs welcome on many routes
From £200 per dayRequest a date
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Small group walks

Join a small, friendly group on set dates through the year. A lovely way to explore if you're walking on your own or visiting Dorset.

  • Set dates on our booking page
  • Small groups so everyone can chat
  • Pay per person
From £50 ppSee dates
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Self-guided South West Coast Path

Walk Dorset's stretch of the South West Coast Path at your own pace. We plan the route, book your accommodation and move your luggage each day.

  • Route notes and maps for each day
  • Accommodation booked for you
  • Luggage moved every morning
Price on requestPlan my trip
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Corporate and team building walking adventures

Get your team out of the office and into the Dorset countryside. A day on the hills builds stronger teams than any meeting room, and we take care of everything: the route, the timings, lunch at a country pub or a hot Firepot Food lunch outdoors, and transport if you need it.

  • Half-day, full-day or multi-day away days
  • Walks matched to your team's fitness
  • Lunch, transport and accommodation arranged
Price on requestAsk about your team
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Charity Challenges

Looking to raise money for a charity? We can help you organise a fundraising walking challenge event. We will ensure that your participants have fun, raise money and stay safe.

  • A route planned around your goal
  • Promotional literature and posters
  • On-the-day coordination and logistics
  • Qualified Mountain Leaders and first aid
  • One-day or multi-day challenges
Price on requestPlan your challenge
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Special interest walks

Walks built around what you love: Thomas Hardy's Dorset, Jurassic Coast fossils and geology, Iron Age hill forts, mindful walking, foraging with experts, or a day learning to notice nature and read the landscape.

  • Hardy country and literary walks
  • Fossils, geology and ancient history
  • Wildlife, wild flowers and birdwatching
  • Mindfulness walks
  • Foraging with experts
Price on requestRequest a date
Our walk ranges

Half a day, a full day or more

Also on offer

Something a little different

Gift vouchers

The perfect present for walkers. Choose any walk, sent by email straight away.

To redeem a voucher, email lucy@wildboots.co.uk with your voucher number and the walk and date you would like.

How it works

Three easy steps

  1. Choose your walkBrowse our walks or tell us what you'd like.
  2. Request a dateUse the booking page or email us at lucy@wildboots.co.uk. We reply within a few hours.
  3. Lace up your bootsOnce we confirm, pay your deposit and we'll meet you at the start.
About us

About WildBoots

WildBoots grew out of a love of walking, good local food and the beautiful West Dorset countryside. We offer guided walking adventures that help you create cherished walking memories.

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Our story

Our ethos is simple: to share the landscapes of the South West, and our passion for nature and walking, in a relaxed, safe and friendly way.

Every walk is planned by people who know the paths well, from the best time to catch the tide at Portland Bill to which pub does the best lunch in the Piddle Valley.

Meet the guides

Who you'll walk with

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Lucy Stoddart

Lucy spent 25 years running corporate events and incentive travel, including expeditions. She moved to Dorset in 2011 and walks and rides the hills with her dog, Delilah. She is a newly qualified Mountain Leader, holds an outdoor first aid qualification and is a member of the British Mountaineering Council.

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Mike Ashcroft

Mike is an NHS consultant doctor and a newly qualified Mountain Leader, so you really are in safe hands. He lived, worked, walked and mountain biked in the Scottish Highlands for many years. In Dorset he loves the hilliest parts, especially the Jurassic Coast.

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Join our team

We're growing. If you're a qualified walking leader who loves Dorset, get in touch.

Safe hands

Qualified Mountain Leaders, outdoor first aid trained, a doctor on the team and fully insured.

Small groups

So everyone can keep up, chat and enjoy the quiet.

Proudly local

We work with Dorset businesses, from village pubs to Firepot Food.

Leave no trace

We follow the Countryside Code and look after the paths we love.

Press and partners

Who we work with

Memberships

We are proud members of the British Mountaineering Council.

In the press

Press coverage will appear here soon. For press enquiries, email lucy@wildboots.co.uk.

Partners

Links to the tourist offices, hotels and local businesses we work with are coming soon.

Gallery

Out on the hills

A few moments from our walks around Dorset. Follow us on Instagram for more.

Shop

The WildBoots shop

Kit for the hills, good food for the walk, and a few things to remember your day by. Our shop opens soon, so here is a first look at what is coming.

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Printed to order

WildBoots T-shirt

White organic cotton, with our Jurassic Coast design on the chest.

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Printed to order

WildBoots hoodie

Warm and soft for the drive home, with the logo on the front.

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Printed to order

WildBoots water bottle

Stainless steel and keeps drinks cold all day.

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Printed to order

WildBoots cap

Keeps the sun off on the Coast Path.

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Printed to order

WildBoots beanie

A warm knitted beanie for winter walks.

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Printed to order

WildBoots neck buff

Keeps the wind off on the cliff tops.

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Printed to order

WildBoots walking socks

Cushioned socks for happy feet.

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Printed to order

WildBoots enamel mug

For a cuppa at the top of the hill.

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Printed to order

WildBoots tote bag

Sturdy cotton tote with our boot prints.

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Printed to order

WildBoots fleece

A cosy fleece with an embroidered logo.

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Printed to order

WildBoots sticker pack

For water bottles, laptops and car windows.

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Firepot Food

Firepot Food meal

Proper food for a day on the hills, made in Dorset. Just add hot water.

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Firepot Food

Firepot Food walker's pack

Three meals to take on your own adventures.

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Dorset reading

Far from the Madding Crowd

Thomas Hardy's Dorset novel. Read it, then walk where it's set.

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Dorset reading

The Mayor of Casterbridge

Hardy's Dorchester story, perfect before our Hardy country walks.

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Dorset reading

A Dorset walking guide

A local guide book for walking the county on your own.

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For dogs

WildBoots dog bandana

For the four-legged walkers in your group.

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For dogs

WildBoots dog lead

A strong lead with our logo, ready for the hills.

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From our walks

Dorset postcards

A pack of six of our favourite walk photos.

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From our walks

Dorset photo print

A favourite view from our walks, printed to order.

From £20Add to basket
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From our walks

WildBoots Dorset calendar

Twelve months of Dorset views from our walks.

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Handmade in Dorset

Handmade mug

A handmade pottery mug, thrown in Dorset.

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Handmade in Dorset

WildBoots candle

A hand-poured candle that smells of the woods and the sea.

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Book your Dorset walk

Choose how you'd like to walk. Group walks run on the dates shown. For a private guided walk, request a date and we'll confirm it before you pay.

Upcoming group walks

Our next group walk dates are coming soon. Email us and we'll let you know as soon as they're set, or book a private guided walk for any date.

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