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Great Escapes Dorset p24 Iconic Corfe Castle is just one of the many stunning places to visit in the beautiful county of Dorset. Secluded coves and sandy and shingle beaches front glorious countryside dotted with charming villages and towns. Couple that with plentiful unobtrusive sites and you have the perfect touring holiday destination, says travel editor Claudia Dowell

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10 Noticeboard Stop here first for news, tips, deals and our crossword puzzles 14 Planner Get an eyeful of autumn’s amazing displays around the country 16 Letters Your news and views from the sites, and discussion from our Forum 21 Caravan bore Caravan insurance isn’t required – but it’s definitely worth having

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Great Escapes Dorset p24 Claudia Dowell heads to the south coast to revisit old haunts and discover new ones, too 28 7 things to see Dorchester has plenty to explore – here are some of the top sights 29 Culture vulture On the trail of Lawrence of Arabia in the village of Moreton 30 Walk: Durdle Door Follow the coast path to one of our best-known natural landmarks 32 Grand day out Head to Victorian Weymouth for traditional seaside attractions 35 Where we stayed Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site 37 Cut out and keep Save our pocket-sized guide to the great, the fun and the essential

Planner – autumn spectaculars p14

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Joe and Elaine Ormerod

Cover story discover the delights of a walking holiday in Fife 46 Ten of the best Peter and Ann Frost stop along the UK’s motoring heritage highway 53 Your postcards Grand estates and places of natural beauty are among the highlights 54 Site reviews Your views on the best sites

Ten of the best – for motoring heritage p46 Ten of the best – for motoring heritage

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