From the golden heights of the South Coast’s tallest summit to the ever-shifting undercliffs of Charmouth and Lyme Regis, Martin Hesp explores five dramatic Jurassic Coast walks—complete with smuggler lore, sweeping Wessex panoramas, and essential safety tips for beach fossil hunting.

The South Dorset Ridgeway offers some of the most spectacular, high-altitude hiking in the West Country. Follow Martin Hesp along this ancient, pre-historic highway of ridges, barrows, and breathtaking coastal views.