Wood Farm lies on the borders with Dorset, Devon and Somerset. We are so proud of our beautiful un-spoilt scenery we cannot wait to tell you about the places you can visit.
The area is famous for its rugged coast line littered with fossils from the Jurassic Age. There are ancient hill forts , historic houses and tranquil villages. It is a haven for walkers with stunning coastal paths and rolling inland countryside. Just along the coast lies the timeless seaside town of Lyme Regis with its ancient harbour and a bit further along West Bay with its quirky mix of up market fish restaurants and fast food stalls.
Wood Farm is just under a mile from Charmouth Beach, which is pretty much in the middle of the Jurassic coastline. The 95 miles of coast between Exmouth in Devon and Studland in Dorset tells the story of 185 million years of Earth's history. The rocks in these cliffs are an almost unbroken record of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods.
Visit the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre for lots of information on how to look for fossils, guided fossil walks and much more.
There are so many places to walk in the areas surrounding Wood Farm that although we have made a few suggestions below we could never list them all! The terrain is very varied and there is something to suit everyone from those wanting to take a short relaxing stroll to those looking to pack a picnic and head out for the day.
From all ability walks through beautiful woodland, challenging walks through unique, wild areas of landslides & tumbled coastline to steep climbs resulting in magnificent views; at Wood Farm you are never far from a good walk!
Lots of the staff here at Wood Farm love walking, some of our favourites have been printed out as leaflets and can be found at reception along with a selection of OS maps should you wish to get out and explore.
Symondsbury Estate – An 8km trail round the most historic and beautiful areas of the estate. Thorncombe Beacon – spectacular views east to Bridport and Chesil Beach.
West Bay to Burton Bradstock – far-reaching views across the Devon coastline from the top of the high cliffs The undercliffs from Seaton to Lyme Regis – A challenging walk through a unique, wild area of landslides, tumbled coastline and luxuriant vegetation.
The Tunnel Target Sports Centre – Book a target shooting experience in one of the original A35 road tunnels The Tunnel Tree Tops – A brand new high-ropes trekking course, designed for all the family!