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Monday, 26 April 2021

South West Coast Path - Swanage to South Haven Point

An moderately easy walk to the end of the South West Coast Path at South Haven PointOld Harry Rocks is the highlight of this walk, and the ascent to Handfast Point, off of which the rocks are located, is the only real effort that has to be expended during the duration of this walk.The rest of the walk...

Sunday, 11 April 2021

South West Coast Path - Langton Matravers to Swanage

A challenging walk along the South West Coast Path between Langton Matravers to SwanageNot quite a circular walk, with bus to connect the missing distance between Langton Matravers to Swanage. Some amzing coastline with a memorable climb to the top of St Adhelms Head....

Thursday, 16 May 2019

South West Coast Path - Osmington to Lulworth

A 7 mile walk along the South West Coast Path From Osmington to Lulworth Cove A spectacular but demanding walk along the Dorset section of the South West Coast Path. The huge undulating cliffs present challenges to overcome but the scenery is magnificent beyond doubt that will leave one gasping in awe....

Tuesday, 16 April 2019

SWCP - Weymouth to Osmington

A 5.6 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Weymouth and Osmington A reasonably easy wander along the South West Coast Path out of Weymouth heading east. The end of the walk navigates along the inland section of the path to Osmington where buses return to Weymou...

Thursday, 11 April 2019

SWCP - Portland Circular Walk

A 13.5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path around the Isle of Portland A fascinating wander around the Isle of Portland, the peninsular that lies on the southern tip of Weymouth. Not overly challenging but with a few climbs and descents. The coastline is full of the relics and remnants of the...

Wednesday, 13 February 2019

South West Coast Path - Langton Herring to Weymouth

A 10 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Langton Herring and Weymouth An easy walk following Chesil Beach through to Weymouth. The path follows the contours of the land keeping close to the shore. At Weymouth the eastern coastline spreads out eastwards presenting the next challenge. ...

Saturday, 9 February 2019

South West Coast Path - West Bay to Abbotsbury

A 9 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between West Bay and AbbotsburyOne of the easier sections of the South West Coast Path as the cliffs taper down to present the start of Chesil Beach, a vast shingle bank that stretches from Abbotsbury through to Portland. The climb out of West Bay is a...

South West Coast Path - Charmouth to West Bay

A challenging 8 mile hike along the South West Coast Path between Charmouth and West BayAt only 8 miles, do not underestimate this walk. It is an arduous hike over the hills and across the valleys of coastal Dorest. The highlight is the peak of Golden Cap, which at 191m is the highest point on the English...

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