Thomas Hardy Walks

I went by footpath and by stile
Beyond where bustle ends,
Strayed here a mile and there a mile
And called upon some friends.

Paying Calls by Thomas Hardy

Explore the beautiful heart of Hardy country with a guided walk through Dorset.

Hardy country walks
A Mellstock Poems Walk
A Mellstock Poems Walk
A Mellstock poems walk at the very heart of Hardy country Dorset.
A Return of the Native Walk
A Return of the Native Walk
To fully appreciate the atmosphere – the true solitude - of Egdon Heath set out on this walk at daybreak
A Budmouth Walk
A Budmouth Walk
On reaching the Esplanade, you are confronted by the beautiful blue bay stretching from the Cliffs of White Nose on your left to Nothe Fort on your right.
A Woodlanders Walk – Bubb Down and the Melburys
A Woodlanders Walk – Bubb Down and the Melburys
The best way to get a true feel of The Woodlanders country is on foot. At any time of year, it is a rewarding.
The Trumpet Major Walk
The Trumpet Major Walk
Military Manoeuvres: The Trumpet Major & The Melancholy Hussar of the German Legion a downland walk (5 miles)
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Upcoming events
The Influence of Art Upon Thomas Hardy
The Influence of Art Upon Thomas Hardy
On 20/07/2019
Starts 14:00 until 15:30
'Love, praise, indifference, blame'
'Love, praise, indifference, blame'
On 25/07/2019
Starts 19:30 until 21:00
A Hardy Larkin Weekend
A Hardy Larkin Weekend
From 09/08/2019 until 11/08/2019
Starts 19:00 until 15:00
Thomas Hardy and Art
Thomas Hardy and Art
On 26/09/2019
Starts 19:30 until 21:00
Latest news
Hardy and Heritage: Digitising Letters to Thomas Hardy
Hardy and Heritage: Digitising Letters to Thomas Hardy
Jun2019
Thomas Hardy Poetry Workshops in Schools
Thomas Hardy Poetry Workshops in Schools
May2019
Unveiling the new Hardy Memorial Stone at Westminster Abbey
Unveiling the new Hardy Memorial Stone at Westminster Abbey
May2019
Hardy and the Classroom
Hardy and the Classroom
May2019

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