December brings along much colder temperatures, but if you want to keep yourself active this time of year then there are a number of coastal winter walks in Dorset that you can embark on.
The county has much to pick from in terms of where to go, with the Jurassic Coast offering a number of delights.
Even in the more miserable weather, the landscape should provide some great views to take in.
Here are some of the best to go on in the next couple of months, including some options from the National Trust.
Best coastal winter walks in Dorset
Burton Bradstock coast path walk
A National Trust recommended walk, this one is a fairly relaxed one you can embark on in Burton Bradstock.
It is just 1.1 miles long, takes around 30-40 minutes to complete, and is also dog-friendly.
This is with the caveat that dogs should be kept on their leads if they go into any field with livestock.
It is a circular route that starts and ends at Hive Beach car park, with the full route details being available on the National Trust website.
Old Harry Rocks walk
If you want a gentle, but also slightly longer winter walk to go on then the Old Harry Rocks route might work for you.
It is 3.5 miles long and should take between one hour and two hours to complete.
The circular route begins and ends at South beach car park in Studland, with walkers being able to take in breathtaking views of the Jurassic Coast.
Dogs are welcome on the route under close control, and there is a warning to be careful of sheer cliff edges when approaching Old Harry Rocks.
The full route map can be found on the National Trust website here.
South Purbeck Cliffs walk
For those wanting an even longer walk, the South Purbeck Cliffs route might work out nicely for them.
Starting and ending at Spyway car park, the walk allows people to enjoy sea views, former quarries and grassland rich in wildlife.
It is six miles long, should take around two and a half hours to complete, and it has uneven and steep terrain with stiles and gates.
Dogs are welcome on the route but under close control around livestock grazing in grassland areas.
Full route details and a map can be found on the National Trust website here.
Golden Cap walk
Whilst this walk isn't particularly long, it is quite steep, with the Golden Cap being the highest point on the South Coast at over 600 feet.
You can start at the Seatown car park, and from there it is one mile to the top of the Golden Cap.
Whilst it is very steep, you can take in great views of the coast as you do it.
Once you're at the top you can follow the way you came back down to make it a two-mile walk.
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Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door walk
Taking in two iconic bits of Dorset's landscape, this walk lasts one and a half miles each way.
Starting at Lulworth Cove car park all you need to do is follow the South West Coast Path towards Durdle Door.
This is well signposted, and whilst it has some steep parts in sections it is overall a fairly gentle route.
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