Dorset and East Devon

08/03/25, 09/03/25

Date

1 day, 2 days

Duration

March

Month

Not suitable for newer vehicles, Snorkels recomended

Suitability

Come and join 4×4 Adventure Tours for a fantastic tour of Dorset and East Devon for the weekend of 8th and 9th March 2025.

This route takes in some stunning scenery across both the Dorset and Black Hills AONB and the Exe Valley. The route includes many fords, some of which are deep and long – Snorkels only

Route

Day One – Starting near at Podimore services. A303 near Yeovil ,this route crosses head south towards Blanford Forum and Dorchester.

Day Two – Starting in Weymouth and heads west along the coast towards Lyme Regis then up through the Yarty Valley, Honiton and finally on towards Taunton

The lanes are very mixed, with woods, open downlands, steep valleys and with plenty of fords plus a drive along the pebbles of Chesil Beach which is a unique experience.

Vehicle Suitability

As with much of Devon, it’s hard to avoid lanes without a few intruding hedgerows, and this route is no exception .Only suitable for older vehicles where you are not worried about your paintwork. The route includes many fords, some of which are deep and long – Snorkels highly recommended . There are some tricky sections, but these are all passable with care in a standard 4×4.

Read our FAQ for vehicle preparation for 4×4 Adventure tours.

START/FINISH LOCATION

Yeovil/Taunton

OVERNIGHT

Weymouth

START/ FINISH TIME

9 AM to 5 PM Approx

CLOTHING

Sensible outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear

PREPARATION

Read FAQs, See preparation guide in documentation

1 OR 2 DAYS

This weekend tour takes a different route each day. We think it works best as a 2 day trip but you are welcome to book for either Saturday or Sunday as you wish.

INCLUDED

Professional guide	First Aid
Recovery Equipment	Guided Tour

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch and Drinks

Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION

Options for camping or B&Bs/Hotels. A number of choices available . Ultimately you are responsible for your own accommodation. We recommend you book the tour first and only book accommodation once we have confirm sufficient numbers. This is usually two months in advance.