Dorset, England brings together fossil-rich coast, chalk ridges, and quiet vales in one compact hiking region. Walk the South West Coast Path past Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, and Golden Cap, then turn inland to the Cerne Valley, Blackmore Vale, and the heights above Corfe Castle. Around Weymouth, Osmington Mills, and Studland, Dorset feels layered with sea air, history, and long, open views.