Walking with alpacas is a fun all year round activity. You can discover plenty of places for alpaca walking in Dorset. Did you know alpacas are inquisitive animals who love to be a bit nosy. They have a great character which means they are perfect for interaction.
Alpacas are often found on farms in Dorset because they are great for protecting chickens and lambs. As alpacas love going on walks, why not consider an alpaca trek in Dorset next time you’re looking for something different to do.
Alpaca Adventure
Hugglers Hole, Shaftesbury SP7 9HG
When you visit Alpaca Adventure in Shaftesbury, you’ll be given a lesson on how to interact with the alpacas. An alpaca trek will last around 30-40 mins, with the whole experience lasting for an hour and a half.
Groups of up to ten people can enjoy the alpaca walking, however booking is essential. You will also be able to see and enjoy the other animals on the small holding.
Dorset Alpaca Walking
Court Barn, Frampton, Park, Dorchester DT2 9NH
Your alpaca interaction will begin with helping to round up the alpaca herd. After that it’s time to learn how to harness them and discover their character.
This alpaca experience in Dorset lasts for around two hours with the option to include some light refreshments after your walk in the beautiful countryside setting. Alpaca walks are available from mid April onwards.
Happyard
Bridevalley Farm, Kingston Russell, DT2 9ED
You can visit Happyard on Mondays, Wednesdays and the weekend. The farm offers a variety of activities which includes meeting an alpaca, and the chance to walk with them.
The 90 minute sessions include an introduction to alpacas and their babies. You will also get the chance to interact with them, learning how to walk them before a walk around the farmyard.
Hope Farm Alpaca Rescue
Mill St, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3RQ
You’ll find Hope Farm Alpaca Rescue just outside of Wimborne. This is the nearest place for Alpaca walking near Bournemouth. As well as plenty of other animals on the farm, take the opportunity to meet the alpacas and walk and interact with them.
Longthorns Farm
Longthorns, Wareham BH20 6HH
After you learn about the herd of alpacas at Longthorns Farm, it’s time to meet them. The male alpacas are used for alpaca walking experiences at Longthorns Farm. Your one hour 45 minutes experience includes a walk through the woods with your guide.
After the walk there is the chance to enjoy tea or coffee and biscuits. There’s also a goody bag provided for every alpaca booked.
Portland Alpacas
Fancys Farm, Glacis, Portland DT5 1FR
If you’d like to enjoy walking alpacas in Dorset with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast, then Portland is the place to go.
There are six alpacas on the farm for you to enjoy. After your alpaca walking experience, there is the option to book a cream tea with views overlooking Chesil beach.
Shilvington Alpaca Walks
Portesham, Weymouth DT3 4HN
Fod alpaca walking near Weymouth, another option is at Shilvington. Here you can meet the cheeky alpacas and walk them around the stunning Dorset countryside.
With your expert guide, there is plenty of chance to ask questions during your walk. If you are walking Fred, you’ll be in front as he likes to be the leader. Jerrico on the other hand is a very nosy alpaca. The minimum age for alpaca walking at Shilvington is 12 years old.