The county of Dorset is an outstanding area of natural beauty. What better way to appreciate your surroundings than to explore some of the outdoor adventure activities in Dorset. You won’t be short of things to do from coasteering, sea swimming, high ropes, bushcraft, archery and so much more.
Whether you’re holidaying in Dorset, or a local looking for some new adventures and activities to explore, there’s bound to be something for everyone.
Outdoor Activities In Bournemouth
Pier Zip
Located on the end of Bournemouth pier, you can travel 250 metres to the shore. Starting 25 metres above the sea why not see the sights of Bournemouth as you glide through the air on a zip wire. The minimum height to enjoy the zip wire is 1.3 metres, and as long as there is no inclement weather conditions, the attraction will be open.
You can expect to spend around an hour to an hour and a half on your PierZip experience from start to finish.
ALTITUDE High Ropes Adventure
Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth BH7 7DX
This high ropes course in Dorset is set at two heights. There are low ropes at 5 metres and high ropes at 10 metres. Take on the ropes, zip wire, climbing wall and power fan descender.
Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre
Matchams Lane, Christchurch BH23 6AW
On the outskirts of Bournemouth, near Bournemouth airport, you can take on the slopes all year round if you fancy some ski bobbing, snowboarding, skiing, or trying out the ringo’s.
Ski lessons are available from a young age, as well as fun sessions to take part in. Why not book a children’s birthday party?
ClueCrypted
An escape game in Bournemouth with a difference! Cluecrypted is an outdoor adventure game based in Bournemouth. Choose from different games which are available as either an instant digital download or posted wire bound book.
These games have to be played on location as you need to be there to solve the puzzles. Choose from Highcliffe Castle, where you use items and architecture from the natural landscape around Highcliffe Castle and Steamer Point Nature Reserve. Can you solve each puzzle to reveal the next location? You must be at Highcliffe Castle to complete this experience,
The other location is Bournemouth Gardens. Use items and architecture from the natural landscape together with the beautiful watercolour illustrations to solve each puzzle and identify your next location. You must be in Bournemouth Gardens to complete this experience.
Outdoor Activities In Weymouth
Jurassic Jet Ski Tours Ltd
Unit 2, Cove Passage, Cove Row, Weymouth DT4 8TT
Fancy touring the Jurassic Coast on a jet ski? Then Jurassic Jet Ski Tours is the place for you. Depending on the wind direction on the day, you may travel towards Church Hope Cove on Portland or Durdle Door.
An experience will last around two hours, with at least an hour being out on the water. Your experience is always led with an experienced guide, who is on hand to make sure you’re all OK.
Outdoor Activities In Poole
Dorset Adventure Sports
Unit 9, Birch Copse, Technology Road, Poole BH17 7FH
There are activities on offer from bushcraft, archery, paint balling, laser tag and go karts at Dorset Adventure Sports. You can even try your hand at some axe throwing. Perfect for group activities, or maybe hen or stag parties in Dorset. Which activity will you try first?
Adventure Pirate
Post Green Rd, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6AP
Adventure Pirate specialises in mobile nerf battles, archery and air rifle shooting, axe throwing, tree climbing, bush craft and activity based treasure hunts.
There’s a huge Chestnut tree with monkey climbing hardware climbing holds. Which of the three routes will you take up the tree?
Why not learn some survival skills with bushcraft sessions. Sessions are perfect for all ages and abilities. They’re also a great birthday party idea.
Outdoor Activities In Dorchester
Mega Paintball Dorchester
Higher Bockhampton, A35, Dorchester DT2 8FA
Paintball sessions start from the age of 8 years old with splatball paintball sessions. Right up to adults wishing to enjoy a game of paint balling in the forest.
If you want to take part in paint balling, but not a fan of the pain, then you can also take part in Laser Tag. All the fun and no pain!
Artemis Bushcraft
High E St, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3GJ
There are introductions to bushcraft courses as well as more advanced courses available at Artemis Bushcraft in Dorset.
Learn the safe use of tools, how to start a fire, collecting water and purifying, and how to construct a shelter.
Outdoor Activities In Swanage
Land & Wave
Prospect Business Park, Unit 14 Jaden Centre, Victoria Ave, Swanage BH19 1EJ
Do you fancy swimming, climbing and scrambling your way around the Dorset coastline? Then why not give coasteering a go.
You might like to experience some paddle boarding with stunning views, or even kayaking. It’s all on offer at Land & Wave in Swanage.
The adventure doesn’t stop there. You can also take part in some bush craft sessions and axe throwing.