Wessex Walking Weekend takes place on 28-29 June with a number of events in Purbeck.

Over on Brownsea Island there is the ‘Great Walking Weekend’ with walks all around the island.

The Three Quarries Walk on 28 June at 10.30am takes in some fascinating and mysterious quarries. Hear tales of hardship and danger when men and boys worked underground from dawn to dusk.  The walk is approximately 2 miles and booking is essential on 01929 480609. Meet in Car park at Acton, Langton Matravers (GR SY988787)

A Smuggler’s Tale walk at Corfe Castle promises a fascinating insight into the secret lives of smugglers. Quarrymen by day, as soon as night fell they lurked in coves and caves. Goods were loaded into waiting wagons and carried to Corfe Castle under cover of darkness.  Booking Essential on 01929 480609. Meet at Corfe Castle Ticket Office.