Rights of way map - Where to walk, ride or cycle

Plan your route using the DorsetExplorer online mapping system that shows Dorset's public rights of way.

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Ordnance Survey maps

For recreational and navigational purposes we recommend 'OS Explorer' Ordnance Survey Maps (at a scale of 1:25,000). These maps can be purchased from Tourist Information Centres, main book sellers and stationers. It is advisable to buy an OS Explorer map if you are planning to do any walking, cycling or riding in Dorset. OS Explorer maps show public rights of way and other public access routes and areas.

The maps covering Dorset are:

• explorer 116 Lyme Regis & Bridport
• explorer 117 Cerne Abbas & Bere Regis
• explorer 118 Shaftesbury
• explorer 129 Yeovil & Sherborne
• explorer OL15 Purbeck & South Dorset
• explorer OL22 New Forest