JOURNAL → WELLNESS + NATURE
Breathe in the salty sea air and embrace the great outdoors! Dorset is your playground for coastal walks, wild swimming and surf spots where barefoot adventurers thrive. Find hidden trails, peaceful parks and saltwater saunas. From yoga on the beach to cycling through rolling hills, this is your guide to feeling good, inside and out.
Dive Into Dorset
Dorset is a fantastic diving destination, and writer and diver Kat Lewis shares some of her favourite dive sites in its waters.
Riding the Waves of Time
Exploring Bournemouth’s forgotten surf legacy, from the lost waves of Hengistbury Head to the modern challenges and future opportunities for the sport. In conversation with British surfing legend Guy Penwarden, Tom Donaldson explores the history and what might lie ahead for Dorset's surf scene.
Dorset Wildlife
Wildlife spotting in Dorset is closer than you think. Writer Bethany Piper sits down with local conservationist George Cartwright to explore the area’s thriving animals across wetlands, heathlands and woodlands.
Soaking in Seaweed
In conversation with Jade and Dan Scott, founders of Sae Seaweed Spa in Studland.
The Rise of the Sauna
Discover the heartwarming resurgence of traditional sauna culture across Dorset.
Chase the Sun
‘Not your typical cyclist’, Amanda Shorey from Bournemouth found challenge, confidence and community in the Dorset cycling community and rode the width of the UK in one go as she completed Chase the Sun. The 37-year-old tells all…
Finding Warmth in Winter
The weight of winter is no new phenomenon, and under a blanket of snow in the forests of ancient Finland, people searched for this escape.
From the Ground Up
As dusk fell on a warm Wednesday, writer Bethany Piper arrived at Poole Borough Ladies' training ground, greeted by manager Joanne Farmer and coach Wayne Hawes. Just a year ago, this women’s team didn’t exist, but together, they’ve built a culture of belonging through sport. Bethany finds out more.
Logjam ‘24
A grassroots surfing event celebrating the UK’s longboard surfing community, traditional surfing, and small waves on the south coast.
Neue Water
The ocean has long been a source of solace, but could it also be a powerful therapy for mental health? Writer Tom Donaldson explores how surfing is proving to be a transformative treatment.
Of Skin and Rock
Exploring the enigmatic world of cliffside ecstasy: a journey into the minds of adventurous climbers. Photography and words by Fin MacMillan.
The Saltwater Sauna
Sandbanks, saltwater, summer and saunas. They all go hand in hand, right? I recently had the chance to catch up with Arlene and Sam from The Saltwater Sauna to ask them all about their new sauna on Avon Beach and find out exactly how the Finns do summer…
What Lies Beneath
An exploration of the Boscombe Surf Reef. Words and photography by Kat Lewis.
Adventure Camping
On a May evening, Francesca Hughes catches the last ferry from Poole Quay to Brownsea Island. Here, she reflects on its rich history, from inspiring The Famous Five to being the birthplace of the Scout movement.
A Nordic Retreat
Fascinated by Nordic bathing, Rebekah Miron was thrilled to join The Saltwater team on their recent retreat to Finland, immersing herself in the authentic experience.
Butterflies and the Christ Child
Chasing El Nino: unveiling the science behind global weather surprises. Words by Tom Donaldson.
Discover Dorset
Join us as we explore Dorset's best spots in this illustrated series by Hettie Fry.
The South Coast Van Life
Embracing the vanlife adventure: exploring the open road with Olivia Thurlow. Join Liv as she shares her favourite spots along the Dorset coast, sure to inspire your own roadtrip wanderlust.