Alexandra Richards was born in Dorset and is now a freelance travel writer and photographer based in Australia. She is currently working on the ninth edition of the Bradt guide to Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion.

Many of Dorset's attractions are well-hidden and known only to locals, who like to keep the county's treasures to themselves. The Slow Guide, written by a native of Dorset, takes you to those secret places and introduces you to some delightful Dorset locals, both living and dead. Practical information covers accommodation, eating and drinking, and travelling in this unspoilt region.

Going Slow in Dorset Dorset , Some practical matters , Making the most of Slow Dorset 1 North Dorset - the Blackmore Vale, Cranborne Chase & Sherborne Getting there & around , Accommodation , The Blackmore Vale , Cranborne Chase , Sherborne & around 2 Dorchester & the Piddle & Frome va lleys Getting there & around , Dorchester & around , North from Dorchester towards the Blackmore Vale , The Piddle Valley & Bere Regis , The Frome Valley , Bulbarrow Hill, Milton Abbas & surrounds 3 The Marshwood Vale & West Dorset Getting there & around , Lyme Regis to Bridport & West Bay , East of Bridport via the Bride Valley to Abbotsbury , From the Somerset border to the Marshwood Vale , Eastwards from Beaminster 4 Weymouth & the Southern Coast Getting there & around , West of Weymouth, including Chesil Beach , The Isle of Portland , East of Weymouth 5 Isle of Purbeck Getting there & around , Wareham to Swanage & north of the A351 , Beyond Swanage to Lulworth Cove 6 Poole, Bournemouth & the east Getting there & around , Poole & surrounds , Bournemouth & Christchurch , Wimborne Minster & surrounds Appendix Accommodation Index

Slow Dorset Guide - Local tips and holiday information including Weymouth, Bournemouth and Dorchester highlights, coastal walks, local craftsmen, art and cuisine. This guide also features practical tips on the best pubs, B&Bs and cafes, fossil hunting in Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast, Studland Heath, Blackmore Vale, Isle of Purbeck, Marshwood Vale.