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THESE days, exotic honeymoons are quite the thing, but when we tied the knot, between Christmas and the new year, Dorset was our destination. The county remains one of our favourite places to visit, e

Beautiful Cranborne Chase is the perfect base for exploring the countryside and nearby historic towns

HILL ■Distance: 5½ miles/8.8km ■Time: 3-4 hours Grade: ...

Sandwiched between west Dorset’s rolling hills and the rugged drama of the Jurassic Coast, Bridport is well placed for a scenic getaway. Beyond its obvious natural charms, the town has plenty more to

“I still chase women, but only downhill.” One of my favourite Bob Hope jokes (told when he was 70). The hilarious Road to... films, in which he starred with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour, were requir

■: 8 miles/12.7km ■Time: 5 hours ■Grade: Moderate ...