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Jurassic Coast, Dorset
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Written by a real hiker, for real hikers
Coast & Fell is written by a 43-year-old hiker based in Dorset, with a particular love for the Jurassic Coast. Every trail guide is walked, every gear review is researched properly. No fluff, no filler.
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Best hiking trousers UK 2026: what I actually wear and what to buy for every condition
From lightweight convertibles for spring days on the Jurassic Coast to waterproof overtrousers for properly wet conditions, here are the hiking trousers worth buying in the UK right now. Including four pairs I actually own and wear.
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Best trekking poles UK 2026: tested picks for every hiker
From Jurassic Coast cliff paths to Highland ridges, the right trekking poles make a real difference on the descents. Here are the best trekking poles available in the UK right now, for every budget and hiking style.
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Black Diamond Trail Explorer 3 trekking poles review: the reliable all-terrain workhorse
Three-section aluminium, FlickLock adjustability and Black Diamond build quality at a price that makes sense for most UK hikers. Here is the honest picture on the Trail Explorer 3 after real use on demanding terrain.
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About me →All photographs in this gallery were taken by me on various hikes across Dorset, the Jurassic Coast and beyond. You're welcome to use any of these images — please attribute coastandfell.co.uk if you do. I have hundreds more — if you'd like to use my photography for editorial or commercial purposes, get in touch at [email protected].
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Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge 2026: race report
58km from Corfe Castle to Weymouth in driving rain with my sister. My second time on this route, raising for Dementia UK in memory of my dad. A full account of a brutal, beautiful day.

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge 58km: what to expect, what to pack, and what nobody tells you
58km from Corfe Castle to Weymouth along one of the UK's most beautiful and brutal coastlines. I did it last year and I'm going back on Saturday. Here's everything I wish I'd known the first time, and everything I've learned since.

Brockenhurst and the Tall Trees Trail: New Forest circular walk guide
A spontaneous midweek day off, a forest instead of a coastline, and giant sequoia trees planted in the 1850s. The Brockenhurst and Tall Trees Trail circular is 15km of New Forest walking at its finest, or 32km if you're training for an ultra.
