The Dorset Area of OUTSTANDING Natural Beauty is collection of stunning landscapes, each with different histories, ways of working and stories to tell.
Find out more about these stunning landscapes on the what makes the AONB so special pages and gets some tips on where to go for great views, the best walks and some tasty treats on the Explore the AONB. The Dorset Coast & Countryside Magazine is a good place to look for outdoor events and guided walks and news from the area.
To view the Draft AONB Management Plan - Click here
2009 is an exciting year for the AONB Partnership, as we continue with the Management Plan. The Plan sets out what we think is special about the AONB and the policies and actions for the next 5 years that we hope will make a real difference.
But it is also our 50th anniversary of being an AONB, back in 1959 this area was designated a special landscape. Watch this space for more infomation on special events celebrating this milestone