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Spend three days walking Dorset’s ancient woodland with pack ponies carrying the kit. Learn pony handling, cross fords, camp under the trees and wake to bacon butties and campfire coffee.
Spend three days walking Dorset’s ancient woodland with pack ponies carrying the kit. Learn pony handling, cross fords, camp under the trees and wake to bacon butties and campfire coffee.
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Operated by The Ancient Trails Company · Dorchester, Dorset
You meet Bob and Evie at the edge of a green lane as late light filters through pine needles; the ponies snuffle and accept your pack, ready to shoulder the kit while you carry the day’s essentials. The first step onto the Arabian Trail feels like stepping into an older map—stiles, sun-dappled rideways and the low murmur of streams daring you to follow.
moderate.
3 days.
You should be comfortable walking for multiple hours a day on uneven ground and carrying a small daypack; basic stamina and mobility required.
No formal experience required—guides teach safe leading and long-rein basics; a willingness to follow instruction and handle calm animals is enough.
Guides provide lunch on the first day and two breakfasts and two dinners across the trip, including a cast-iron campfire curry and cooked breakfasts; you get a ploughman’s hamper for a picnic day.
The trip is family-friendly if children are confident walking and supervised around animals; check age limits and discuss any concerns with the operator during booking.
All sales are final but the operator may cancel for bad weather; confirm specifics at booking and consider travel insurance for unforeseen issues.
These woods and lanes grew alongside Dorset’s rural economy and coastal trade; many routes were used historically by local agricultural communities and occasional smugglers.
The operator uses pack ponies to reduce the need for vehicle access and emphasizes Leave No Trace camping; minimize fire impact and pack out all waste.
The Ancient Trails Company operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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