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)
Society calendar
Upcoming events
Christmas in the Courtroom
Christmas in the Courtroom
On 13/12/2019
Starts 19:30 until 20:30
West Gallery Carol Concert
West Gallery Carol Concert
On 20/12/2019
Starts 19:30 until 20:30
Going the Rounds 2019
Going the Rounds 2019
On 21/12/2019
Starts 18:00
When I set out for Lyonnesse
When I set out for Lyonnesse
From 06/03/2020 until 08/03/2020
Starts 10:30 until 16:00
Latest news
Inspired by Thomas Hardy - Students' Poetry Workshops
Inspired by Thomas Hardy - Students' Poetry Workshops
Dec2019
THS Patrick Tolfree Student Essay Competition 2020
THS Patrick Tolfree Student Essay Competition 2020
Nov2019
New Publications: Objects in Hardy and Conrad
New Publications: Objects in Hardy and Conrad
Nov2019
One hundred letters sent to Thomas Hardy made public for the first time
One hundred letters sent to Thomas Hardy made public for the first time
Nov2019

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