Sports

Walking

	The Dorset Explorer Interactive Ordnance Survey Map Zoom in on the area you are in staying in and then in the layers section and in all bridleways and footpaths so you can see all the walks in the area before your stay. http://195.49.180.76/dorsetexplorer/?&ref=redirect
	Dorset Birding and Wildlife Walks - Tailor made guided walks for Bird Watching and Wildlife enthusiasts. www.dorsetbirdingandwildlife.co.uk

The Jurassic Coast - A comprehensive guide to the whole Jurassic Coast including suggested walks and itineraries. www.jurassiccoast.com

Walks For Softies - A dedicated site for short easy walks in Dorset. http://www.walks4softies.co.uk/

John Harris' Walking In Dorset - Informative site with free downloads of great walks in Dorset. www.walkingindorset.co.uk

Literary Lyme - Guided, literary themed walks in the Lyme regis area. www.literarylyme.co.uk

Swanage Walking Festival - Organised group walks for their festival in May. www.walkswanage.com

The Official Guide to the Southwest Coast Path - www.southwestcoastpath.com

Opening Times for Lulworth Ranges and Tynham Historic Village - www.dorsetforyou.com

Cycling

Purbeck Cycle Hire Bike hire and bike sales based at Wareham train station, from which you can explore the 12,500 acres of traffic-free cycling in wareham Forest. They can also supply racks so you can take the bikes to explore the Jurassic Coast path. www.purbeckcyclehire.co.uk

Marshwood Trails

Marshwood Trails have designed a range of walking and cycling tours to help visitors to West Dorset discover what this beautiful area has to offer. As well as exploring spectacular landscapes, tours include opportunities to learn more about the area's vibrant history and sample some of the renowned local produce. Every tour is led by a knowledgeable guide. Marshwood Trails offers both scheduled and bespoke tours which can be booked for a single day or they can arrange a programme of different tours that run over consequetive days.

For more information, visit www.marshwoodtrails.co.uk or call 07796 135256.

Weymouth Cycle Hire - Situated at Second Wind Watersports in Weymouth, Specialized Hard Rock Mountain Bikes available for hire.Accompanied rides are also available. www.weymouthbikehire.co.uk Cycling Network Suggested Routes - www.dcn.org.uk/

Golf

Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club A natural cliff top course with stunning views over Lyme Bay, Chesil Beach and the Dorset Countryside. www.bridportgolfclub.org.uk

Isle Of Purbeck Golf Club, Studland - Formerly owned by Enid Blyton and her husband, this golf club offers both a challenging 18 hole heathland course and a 9 hole course suitable for beginners, both overlooking the stunning Purbeck Coastline. www.purbeckgolf.co.uk/ Lyme Regis Golf Club - The course has a fantastic cliff top setting overlooking Portland Bill to the East and the historic town and world heritage site of Lyme Regis to the West. www.lymeregisgolfclub.co.uk Weymouth Golf Club - 6044 Yards set in the heart of Weymouth with views over Weymouth Town and on to the Jurassic Coast. www.weymouthgolfclub.co.uk Swanage Pitch & Putt - www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/swanagegolf/ Wessex Golf Centre, Weymouth - 9 holes of par 3 and 4 - 01305 784 737

Horse Riding

Studland Riding Stables Beach riding on Studland Beach is just one of the memorable rides available from Studland Stables. Cliff top rides are available along the Jurassic Coast and there's 3000 acres of forest and heathland to explore. Studland Stables offers some of the best riding in the UK. www.studlandstables.com

Lulworth Equestrian Centre - www.lulworthequestriancentre.co.uk/ Rempstone Stables, Wareham - 01929 480 490 Osmington Stables - 01305 833 578

Massage & Spa Therapy

Purbeck Retreats by La Dolce Vita Massage therapies, holistic treatments, spa parties or beauty treatments and pampering in Swanage and the Purbecks. Relax in the comfort of your own cottage or visit the salon. www.purbeckretreats.co.uk

Rock Climbing

Dorset Climbing Activities - Indoor and outdoor beginners courses are available. All experience levels are catered for. www.dorsetclimbingactivities.co.uk Portland Climbing Information - www.visitweymouth.co.uk

Swimming Pools, Sports Centres & Tennis Courts

Purbeck Sports Centre, Wareham - www.purbeck-dc.gov.uk Bridport Leisure Centre - www.bridportleisure.com/ Osprey Leisure Centre, Portland - www.ospreyleisure.co.uk/ Beach Gardens Tennis Courts, Swanage- 01929 424 339