easyOff-lead sections

Thorncombe Wood and Hardy's Cottage

Dorchester, Dorset ·

Quick answer

Thorncombe Wood near Dorchester is a 2-mile council-managed ancient woodland walk in Dorset where dogs are welcome off-lead on the waymarked trails.

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Distance

2 miles

Easy

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

Yes

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Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

About this walk

A compact ancient woodland nature reserve owned by Dorset Council, sharing a car park with the National Trust's Hardy's Cottage. Well-waymarked trails through oak, hazel and holly, with a small pond and heathland restoration area. Ideal for a shorter, shaded walk on hot days.

Terrain

Woodland pathsBark chipSome steps

🅿️ Parking

Pay and display car park at Thorncombe Wood, shared with Hardy's Cottage visitors.

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