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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you to everyone who joined our compost turner demonstration day at Kimmeridge Farm, and to Ben Hole and our guest speakers for sharing their experience 🚜🌱 The day was part of our FiPL-funded Knowledge Exchange Programme exploring biofertilisers. More farm visits are coming soon.

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy first day of autumn! Today is the autumn equinox, when day and night fall into balance. Watch for turning leaves, berry-laden hedgerows and the Harvest Moon rising on 26 September! Find places to enjoy the season: dorset-nl.org.uk/explore 📷 : Sunrise at Hardy Monument by Beth Carter

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's the final weekend of Heritage Open Days! Corfe Castle is free to visit today and tomorrow, with storytelling tours, ecology walks and plenty of family fun. Discover more free events across Dorset at heritageopendays.org.uk

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Join a free beach clean at Charmouth tomorrow, Saturday 19th September, 1:30 to 3:30pm, part of the Great British Beach Clean with the Marine Conservation Society. Equipment is provided and there is no need to book. Details: charmouth.org/chcc/events/great-dor…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Wessex Wild are inspiring people of all ages to learn about farming, food and nature at Middlebere Farm in Purbeck, with support from the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme. Read the case study and watch the film: dorset-nl.org.uk/farming-food-and-e…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Something special happens when a fingerpost is restored. Someone picks up a paintbrush for the first time. Someone else learns a traditional skill they never knew existed. Preserving Dorset's past helps build Dorset's future. dorset-nl.org.uk/project/dorset-fin…

Red Dorset fingerpost being repainted beside misty country lane

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Old Harry Rocks stands at the southern end of Studland Bay, marking the eastern tip of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. A gentle 3.5 mile circular walk from Studland village takes you out to the chalk stacks and back. dorset-nl.org.uk/location/old-harry…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Discovery Fest comes to Swanage seafront on Saturday 19th September, 10am to 3pm. Meet the people and projects helping Purbeck thrive, with live music, beach activities, free family fun and over 20 exhibitors. Free, no booking needed. Detail at www.planetpurbeck.org

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Could you help someone enjoy nature? Nature Buddies are trained volunteers offering friendly one-to-one support across Dorset. No qualifications needed, just a love of the outdoors and a willingness to listen. Full training provided. dorset-nl.org.uk/nature-buddies-vol…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It's National Read a Book Day, and our free Seasons of Stories Autumn book is a lovely way to mark it. Local tales, poems, riddles and folklore celebrating the season, with an audiobook read by the authors 👇 dorset-nl.org.uk/all_ways_out/seaso…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Ringstead Bay is lovely in Autumn too. Walk the coast path, look out for migrating birds in the scrub, or enjoy a dip while the sea holds its summer warmth: dorset-nl.org.uk/location/ringstead… 📷 : Photos by Sam Maclaran, Jane Woolley, Owen Vachell and Keith Simpson

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

August bank holiday is nearly here. Explore Golden Cap's coastal views, Arne's heathland, Stonebarrow's smugglers trail, Valley of Stones' Ice Age boulders, Durlston's trails and the ghost village at Tyneham. More places to explore: dorset-nl.org.uk/explore 📷 : Golden Cap by Donna Edwards

Wooden gate opening onto a grassy coastal path toward cliffs and sea, caption promoting an August Bank Holiday in Dorset.

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Every fingerpost tells a story. Across Dorset, volunteers and craftspeople are bringing these familiar landmarks back to life, preserving a small but important part of Dorset's identity. Old signs. New skills. Shared pride. dorset-nl.org.uk/project/dorset-fin…

Three people stand beside a restored Dorset fingerpost at a rural junction in Ryme Intrinseca. The traditional black-and-white sign points towards Yetminster, Sherborne, Melbury Osmond and Yeovil, with trees, grass and a country road forming the backdrop.

Man in a high-visibility vest hugging a signpost with white direction signs amid pink blossom

Smiling man in a hi-vis vest on a ladder beside a white signpost reading Creech, Steeple and Kimmeridge.

Worker in hi-vis vest painting letters on a white Dorchester sign and a round Dorset "Litton Cheney" plaque.

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Summer afternoons in Weymouth and Portland are made for a Waggy Walk 🐶 Gentle group walks most Mondays at 2pm, with or without a dog, supported by Nature Buddy Linda. Free to join and everyone is welcome. Find out more via our activity finder 👇 dorset-nl.org.uk/nature-buddies-act…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Coast Path Connectors run regular wellbeing walks in Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Swanage. A friendly Nature Buddy is there to welcome you and walk alongside you, so that first step feels easier. Free to join, everyone welcome. dorset-nl.org.uk/step-into-summer-w…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Summer is a great season for a guided walk. The National Trust runs walks across West Dorset, and a Nature Buddy can come along to welcome you and walk beside you. One-off walks or a series, all are welcome! 🌳 dorset-nl.org.uk/step-into-summer-w…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Want to try something new outdoors but feel nervous about turning up on your own? At Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, a Nature Buddy goes with you, at your pace. Friday mornings, from butterfly surveys now to hedge laying in winter. Contact Kate on 01305 228246 to find out more.

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

National Marine Week runs until 9 August. Dorset Wildlife Trust is celebrating the incredible journeys of marine wildlife, with seashore safaris and more along the Dorset coast. Find an event: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/nati… 📷 : Keith Simpson

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Nature Buddies has arrived in Christchurch! Take part in hands-on conservation sessions at BCP nature reserves, from Hengistbury Head to Stanpit Marsh, with a trained Nature Buddy alongside you. dorset-nl.org.uk/conservation-activ…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Happy National Ice Cream Day! 🍦 We are showcasing one of our FiPL funded projects - Liberty Farm, in Dorset who turn excess milk into locally made ice cream, cutting waste on the farm. Read more about how the farm is diversifying as a business: dorset-nl.org.uk/liberty-farm-case-…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The Big Butterfly Count runs 17 July to 9 August. Find a sunny Dorset spot, spend 15 minutes counting the butterflies you see, and record them for Butterfly Conservation. Sign up at bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conserv… 🦋

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Thank you to Catherine from the South West Coast Path Association, a Nature Buddies host site, for leading a Riverside Wellbeing Walk at our conference. A gentle stroll through Kingston Maurward down to the river. www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/Get-i…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

At the Nature Buddies Conference, Will Behenna shared the story behind the Beach Access Project. We funded his early research into barriers to Dorset's blue spaces. Learn more: beachaccessproject.co.uk

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Long days, warm light and the Dorset landscape full of inspiration ☀️ All Ways Out's Creative Activities invite you to explore it all through writing, art and storytelling, wherever you are this summer. Wild Writing, Activity Cards and more await at www.allwaysout.org.

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Thank you to Claire, Countryside Ranger at Thorncombe Woods, for a nature connection walk at our conference. Just five minutes from Dorchester, Thorncombe Woods is hosting free guided walks this summer 👇 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dors…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Paying real attention to nature is one of the simplest ways to lift your mood and steady a busy mind. The Noticing Nature section of All Ways Out has gentle ways to tune in, from nightjar walks to wildlife webcams, indoors or out. dorset-nl.org.uk/all_ways_out/notic…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The Summer Solstice is tomorrow 🌅 Where in Dorset will you be when the sun rises just before 5am on Sunday and the longest day of the year begins? 📷 : Tony Gill #SummerSolstice #Dorset

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Over 60 people gathered at Kingston Maurward for the Nature Buddies Conference, celebrating nature-based befriending across Dorset. The programme has now secured funding through to March 2027! Full round-up here 👇 dorset-nl.org.uk/nature-buddies-con…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Did you know National Trust do guided walks through Thorncombe Woods? No booking needed, just turn up at the Visitor Centre for 12.15. Next dates: 2 & 21 June, 4 & 19 Jul, 1, 4, 16 and 22 Aug 🌳 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dors…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Nature Buddies Network Conference is on 10 June at Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester. Talks, workshops, taster activities and time to connect with people doing brilliant things for wellbeing across Dorset. Places are limited: dorset-nl.org.uk/nature-buddies-net…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy May Day! 🌿 Dorset storyteller Martin Maudsley reflects on May Days past, present and future. Have a listen and share your own memories. dorset-nl.org.uk/talking-tent-lets-… #MayDay #Dorset

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

New on All Ways Out: Valley of Stones 🪨 Big skies, chalk grassland, and a trail of sarsen boulders dropped here in the last Ice Age, plus a rare 5,000-year-old polishing stone. Plan your walk 👇 dorset-nl.org.uk/all_ways_out/step-…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Love walking in West Dorset? 🚌 We're looking for volunteers to test our Bus Stop Walks, short scenic routes that start and finish at local bus stops. Travel expenses covered. Sign up here: dorset-nl.org.uk/test-west-dorset-b… #DorsetWalks #BusStopWalks

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Coast Path Connectors offer regular wellbeing walks with a Nature Buddy. It's a gentle way to get outdoors, enjoy the coast, and connect with others in Dorset 🌊 You can join a walk here 👇 dorset-nl.org.uk/nature-buddies-act… #NatureBuddies #SouthWestCoastPath

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Nature Calling has wrapped. In #Dorset, over 200 people created the Consequences Giant, seen by 27,000 in person and 46,000 online. Across the programme: 8,258 participants, 55,000+ live audience. The final film is out today on the National Landscape Association's socials!

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

On #NationalSocialPrescribingDay, we’re celebrating the simple things that can lift wellbeing - fresh air, gentle movement, and friendly company. If you’d like to spend more time outdoors, our Nature Buddies Activity Finder can help: dorset-nl.org.uk/nature-buddies-act…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Spring’s here… and it’s birdwatching “busy season” 🪶 Join Emily (Nature Buddy, BARI) for a gentle beginner-friendly birdwatching walk at Upton Country Park by Holes Bay. Self-referrals welcome, accessible route: dorset-nl.org.uk/upton-country-park…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Wherever you are, All Ways Out brings Dorset’s landscapes to you! Enjoy stories, creative activities, and immersive experiences - at home or on the go. Ready to feel connected? Explore and be inspired by nature today 🌳 www.allwaysout.org

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Stand on the ramparts at Maiden Castle and you’re stepping into one of Europe’s biggest Iron Age hillforts, right on the edge of Dorchester. Vast earthworks, sweeping views, and an ancient landscape that still holds its stories 🪨 dorset-nl.org.uk/location/maiden_ca… #Dorchester

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Last week, the Dorset National Landscape team swapped the office for muddy boots… helping plant a new traditional community orchard on a FiPL‑funded project 🍎🍐🍒 Big thanks to Victor Crutchley at Crutchley Farms for welcoming us. Great teamwork and rare winter sunshine! #FiPL #TreePlanting

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Waggy Walks as a new Nature Buddies activity 🐶 Gentle group walks in Weymouth & Portland - fresh air, friendly company, and a few well‑behaved dogs. Self and professional referrals welcome 👇 dorset-nl.org.uk/nature-buddies-act…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Worth Matravers is a walk with a bit of everything: limestone cottages, a quiet village pond and wide views. Footpaths lead to the Jurassic Coast, with routes towards Winspit Quarry and Dancing Ledge for a bracing sea-air stretch 👇 dorset-nl.org.uk/location/worth-mat…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Explore the new Your Dorset zone on All Ways Out 🌿 It’s just getting started and we’d love your story of how Dorset’s nature or heritage has helped, inspired or restored you. Email Kate & Jules: Stepin2Nature@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk 👇 dorset-nl.org.uk/all_ways_out/your-…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Park up at the National Trust car park near Ringstead for big views across Weymouth Bay and Portland 🌊 Walk through unspoilt countryside to Burning Cliff and on to White Nothe… or head down to the clear bay for a shingle-beach stomp dorset-nl.org.uk/location/ringstead… 📷 : Peter Lipa

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Breathe in the crisp air on a walk at Black Down, near Martinstown, the highest point on the South Dorset Ridgeway, with 360° views from the Hardy Monument to Chesil Beach and a free car park! More info: www.dorset-nl.org.uk/news/winter-walks 📷 : Phil Bardswell

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

The Nature Buddies Community Access Fund is still open for applications! 🌿 Got an idea for a nature-based activity that could help more people connect with the landscape? £15,000 available. The deadline is 27th February 👇 dorset-nl.org.uk/open-for-applicati…

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Nature’s for everyone with All Ways Out! Explore the zones at your own pace. Try activities, hear local tales, or relax from home. Which part is your favourite? Take a look and let us know! 🌳👣 www.allwaysout.org

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Colmers Hill near Bridport is hard to miss. Its iconic conical shape and cluster of pines stand tall against the winter sky ❄️ A short, sharp hike to the top is the perfect way to clear your mind and enjoy stunning views of West Dorset. www.dorset-nl.org.uk/news/winter-walks/ 📷 James Loveridge

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

📣 Discover All Ways Out - your new digital gateway to Dorset’s landscapes! Explore stories, creative activities, and self-guided adventures. Connect with nature and community, indoors or out. Ready to rediscover your Dorset? 🌳 www.allwaysout.org

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Dorset National Landscape @dorsetlandscape.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

The Nature Buddies Community Access Fund is open for applications 🔓 If you've spotted something that could make the landscape more welcoming to explore, this is your chance. Applications close 27 February👇 dorset-nl.org.uk/open-for-applicati… #Dorset

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