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Commuting on foot
Information about commuting by foot – walking to work, school or college can involve many benefits for both you and the environment.
Walking for leisure
Leisure walks in the area, including a range of routes through nature reserves, town centres, beaches and seafronts.
Open access land
Your rights when accessing or walking through the countryside, including protection orders for wildlife and flora.
Public rights of way
Information about public rights of way, footpaths, bridleways and more across the area.
Public right of way maintenance
Our responsibilities for the maintenance of rights of way.
Rights of way improvement plan
The Dorset Rights of Way Improvement Plan improves the rights of way across the county, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Definitive map
Information about the legal record for public rights of way.
Walks with wheelchairs
Popular walking routes that are wheelchair friendly.
Dorset Local Access Forum
Information about greenways and footpaths across Dorset on the Dorset Council website.