Discover the Area

This section of the website is to introduce you to the area, provide you with sources of information to find places to stay, find local events, attractions, walks, cycle routes, and much more.

Our AONB covers 380 square miles of countryside criss crossing the boundaries of Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. The area is visually stunning, with a broad mixture of different types of landscape, as well as a rich historical heritage.

Information for visitors to the AONB

Use the links on the left to browse information for visitors to the AONB. You can also download and print a Visitors Leaflet (PDF, 1Mb)

Information about producers in the AONB

Use the links on the left to browse information about producers in the AONB. You can also download and print a Producers Leaflet (PDF, 1Mb)

Events

Browse our online calendar to find out about events in the AONB

Interactive Mapping

Find out more about attractions in the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs AONB, and view online maps using our 'Dorset Explorer' interactive map sub-site.

Photo Gallery

Contains some stunning images of the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The photographs are categorised into themes, which will enable you to get an idea of what makes this such a special area. Many thanks to the photographers who have contributed to the gallery.
Visit the Photo Gallery