This new third edition of Bradt's popular guide to Dorset - part of its
distinctive series of 'Slow Travel' guides to local UK regions - has
been thoroughly updated to reflect all the most recent changes to the
region. Where - and what - to eat, where and when to go and what to see
are all covered, providing an essential guide to one of Britain's most
rural counties. The author, a Dorset girl born and bred, says: 'Many of
Dorset's attractions are well-hidden and known only to locals, who like
to keep the county's treasures to themselves. This guide takes you to
those secret places and introduces you to some delightful Dorset locals
past and present. Practical information covers accommodation, eating and
drinking, and travelling in this unspoilt region.'Dorset is
quintessential rural England: rolling hills, thatched houses, narrow,
winding lanes and stunning stately homes and gardens, all of which make
it perfect for slowing down and discovering what really makes the region
tick. The enchanting Dorset landscapes described in Thomas Hardy's
19th-century novels are largely unchanged and are likely to remain so as
the county has the highest proportion of conservation areas in England.
A sense of history is conveyed by innumerable sites of archaeological
interest, including Britain's largest Iron Age hillfort, Maiden Castle,
and the county is trimmed by the spectacular Jurassic Coast, England's
first natural World Heritage Site, whose cliffs are constantly revealing
their prehistoric, fossilised secrets. For walkers, the Dorset section
of the South West Coast Path, which includes part of the Jurassic Coast,
offers some of the most spectacular seaside walks in England. This guide
provides walking routes with maps to help you explore some of the finest
sections of the coastal path, as well as other walks around the
county.Whatever your interest, be it local food, brewery tours, peaceful
waterways, horse-riding, beach walks or simply escaping to an unspoiled
corner, Bradt's Dorset is the ideal companion.
