Easy hikes and walks around Broadmayne

Cut right into the limestone of Osmington Hill, the Osmington White Horse is a massive, 280-foot-long hill figure that has been watching over the Dorset coast since 1808. Unlike most chalk horses, this one features a rider: King George III on his favorite charger, Adonis. The King loved vacationing in nearby Weymouth, so local residents carved it to honor him. However, local legend says the design backfired. Because the horse is depicted riding away from the town, the King supposedly took it as a passive-aggressive hint that he wasn't welcome and never came back.

This is the Osmington Hill White Horse, not the Cerne Abbas Giant.

The Victorian Water Pump in Osmington, Dorset, is a charming cast-iron relic that offers a rare glimpse into 19th-century village life. During the mid-1800s, Osmington relied heavily on a localized water network. Fresh water was piped directly into the village from a pumping station located in the nearby neighbouring hamlet of Sutton Poyntz. To serve the local community, three public water pumps were originally erected along the village squares and roadsides. Residents would walk to these communal hubs to fetch their daily supply. Today, this particular structure is the only surviving pump of the original trio, making it a rare and historically significant landmark. Thanks to dedicated local preservation efforts, the historic artefact was beautifully restored by residents. Situated right at the start of a scenic footpath leading toward Sutton Poyntz, it stands as a proud testament to rural Victorian engineering.

While Osmington’s parish church is actually dedicated to St Osmund, the neighboring village of Preston features the closely linked St Andrew's Church. Both churches serve the local community as active members of the Weymouth Ridgeway Benefice. Tucked quietly behind the historic Spice Ship pub, St Andrew's is central to the area's spiritual and social life. It serves as a prominent focal point for community events, including the popular Preston Village Market and Coffee Morning. Architecturally, the building is notable for its beautiful stained glass windows and its role as a sanctuary for reflection. Inside, the church houses a deeply moving War Memorial that honours 42 local lives lost during both World Wars, alongside historical memorial plaques dedicated to prominent local figures like the Reverend Octavius Piers. It stands as a peaceful, living testament to the shared heritage of the Dorset coast.

St Osmund’s Church in Osmington, Dorset, is a historic parish church with origins dating back to around 1170. Dedicated to the 11th-century Bishop of Salisbury, the building forms part of the scenic Ridgeway circuit. While extensively rebuilt between 1845 and 1846 using local stone and Ham Hill dressings, it beautifully incorporates its medieval heritage. Surviving architectural treasures include a Romanesque chancel arch from circa 1200, a restored font of the same era, and a 14th-century north arcade. Its striking two-stage west tower houses four historic bells, including one dating back to the late 14th century. The churchyard features two Grade II listed monuments, including a 1678 table tomb. Famed landscape artist John Constable even captured the church during his 1816 honeymoon in the village, cementing its place in English cultural and architectural history

The Springhead is a traditional country pub nestled in Sutton Poyntz near Osmington. It features a large orchard beer garden with scenic views of the Osmington White Horse. Known for its Sunday carvery, log fires, and wood-fired pizzas, this dog-friendly retreat is perfect for walkers exploring the Jurassic Coast.

Very nice picnic spot with toilets. Not a big detour.

A stand with fruit and vegetables for a small fee.