WALKS IN DORSET at TYNEHAM (THE "GHOST" VILLAGE) & WORBARROW BAY (THE JURASSIC COAST) [4K]
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- Опубліковано 2 вер 2021
- This is another video in my series “Walks in Dorset” accompanied by my Whippet (Logan). In this episode, I visit the “Ghost village” of Tyneham & the pretty Worbarrow Bay - both located near Lulworth on the Isle of Purbeck (about 10 miles West of Swanage).
My 4 mile circular walk starts at Tyneham which is no ordinary village! In 1943, the War Office gave every householder in the village just one month's notice to vacate their properties & land as the area was to be used by the Army (as a firing range) for the duration of the war. The villages were relocated throughout Dorset - they expected to return after the war.
However in 1948, the Army decided to stay & basically the villagers never returned. The village is now made up of derelict houses, frozen in time, within an active firing range. Members of the public are, however, still allowed to visit the village on certain days (check the Tyneham website for opening times).
So my walk starts with a mini exploration of the village (the car park there requests a suggested donation of £2). Just two of the buildings have a roof - the church & the school (now a museum).
I then head along a gravel track up to Whiteway Hill where I get to enjoy some super views both East & West (including a good sight of Lulworth Castle). I continue along a high ridge towards an Iron Age Hill Fort at Flowers Barrow before taking a very steep descent to Worbarrow Bay. The bay has a pleasant beach but I continue to climb Worbarrow Tout for another spectacular view of the Jurassic Coast.
Logan & I get to enjoy a paddle in the sea before returning back to Tyneham along a gravel track. Just before the car park, we get the opportunity of looking around the “History Barn” - the old Tyneham Farm has been set up to reflect the 1940's.
This is a great walk, albeit undulating (!), with terrific views along with a fascinating wander around the deserted buildings at Tyneham.
XXXX Generally Tyneham is open most weekends (but not every weekend - usually closed at least one weekend each month). It is often open for the 2 weeks around Christmas & is often open for most of August. The website to check for opening times is at tynehamopc.org.uk/visiting-ty...
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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I was astonished by the beauty of Worbarrow Bay when I first beheld it in my teens in the 1970s. Worbarrow Tout, the chalk cliffs of Flowers Barrow and Rings Hill, Arish Mell, and Mupe Bay with its rocks are forever imprinted on my mind.
It is a beautiful part of the coast around there for sure.
Tyneham is a lovely place to visit. Full of history and sadness. Thank you for sharing .
Hi Dave, you certainly put in some considerable effort for this video, especially descending that steep path. It was okay for your canine companion with 4 legs. Thank you for the lovely shot of Lulworth Castle. A gentleman who was my 4 x great grandfather, Joseph Towsey, was a stonemason, builder and architect and he worked on its restoration in 1780. He was a Blandford Forum man and his wife Elizabeth Fooks a Lulworth lass.
Thanks Mark. Yes, Logan certainly had the advantage of two extra legs for the hill!
I find Tyneham very emotive, it stirs a lot of uncomfortable memories. Great video Dave.
Thank you Peter. :)
I have been to Tyneham Village many times, not for many years now. This brought back some lovely memories
memories
It is a great place to explore for sure.
Another lovely walk, 👍
Thanks Jeff and indeed thank you for watching.
what a lovely video dave.
Thank you Craig :)
Such a beautiful place I get so cross when I hear how those villagers were treated. You're a glutton for punishment though as you must have done part of that walk down the hill twice, unless you got Logan to set the camera up!
Yes indeed Angela. Logan thinks it very odd at times when we go up and down the same path more than once!
I bet when you were coming down that hill Dave you wished you had four legs like Logan. Another great walk thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks Dave. Yes.... another pair of legs would be very useful!
@@DaveFord 😹😹😹
My gran, Florence Godden and around eight of her brothers and sisters used to go to school there. I believe her school photo still hangs there somewhere (it's the photo where the boy holding the year card sadly drowned soon after). It's a very peaceful place isn't it? Lovely video, thank you x
Thank you. What a fascinating place for you to have a family connection. Yes, it really does have a special atmosphere to it.
Fully enjoyed, thanks for sharing my friend!👍
Thanks and indeed thank you for watching.
Yet another beautiful video Dave. I have never been to Tyneham or Worbarrow Bay here in Dorset. Another one to add to my 'Places to visit' list. It will take a lifetime to see them all, as well as all over The New Forest and Cornwall. My g/f in Missouri and me here in Dorset watch your videos together as we Zoom. A perfect evening!!
It is a great place to visit - especially on a sunny day!
Lovely area....and I’ve swam in the bay
A super area for a dip .. on a warm day!
What an absolutely beautiful video….I loved my visit to Tyneham!….Dorset is my heaven…looking forward to seeing more videos now I’ve subscribed…Thankyou to you and your gorgeous Logan ☺️🐾
Thanks and indeed welcome to the channel! Hope that you get to enjoy future videos in the series. Thank you for watching.
Wonderful video! Visited Tynham many times. Stunning day in a stunning county. We used too live just outside Wimborne, when the Army where firing on the ranges we could sometimes hear them from that distance. There a few excellent Ale houses around that area too🍻🍻
Thanks. The scenery really is quite stunning along the coast there.
Thanks for this great walking tour!
Thanks and indeed thank you for watching.
Another brilliant video Dave, thanks.
Thanks Dave and indeed thank you for watching :)
Thank you , on my list
I hope that you have good weather for your visit!
Interesting walk thanks dave
Thanks Trevor. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for posting this video, i visited Tyneham last weekend, but didn't do the walk towards the sea, I'll definitely be heading back after watching your video, What a beautiful place! Thanks for posting
Thank you. It is a great place to visit - especially on a sunny day!
Fascinating stuff Dave. Logan is a great dog
Thanks and indeed thank you for watching :)
Warbarrow bay is absolutely gorgeous! And what a delightful little cove you found. A truly idyllic setting and walk.
Thank you Liam. I was amazed how peaceful & quiet that little cove was bearing in mind the beach on the other side of Worbarrow Tout (less than 150 yards away) was fairly well populated with folk.
Nice! Thanks!
Thanks for watching. :)
yeah Great Videos Dave, very informative. I think as we all go about our busy lives we forget what is right on our doorstep (or within a few hours drive)!
Thank you Mick. Yes, we certainly have some incredible countryside in the area for sure. Thanks for watching.
@@DaveFord particularly in Dorset with the mixture of Chalk Hills and downlands, keep up the good walking
Beautiful views and fantastic weather. Well done Dave. Another great video. Xx
Thank you Rachel :)
Lovely memories of our time in Dorset. Thanks Dave and Logan
Thanks Al. :)
Stunning area, thank you so. much for having me along !!! Take care.
Thanks Christine. We had some lovely weather that day as well!
19:15 what the nice clear water
It certainly was Eric ..... and such a peaceful location too.
So sad the people had to leave wasn’t it . Such a lovely place with the lovely church . Beautiful walk wow the views are amazing. Very beautiful .
Yes that is quite steep for knees 😆 grin and bear it. Lovely little 🏖 beaches. Very lovely 😊..Logan is loving his paddle. Loved the barn very interesting enjoy your pint 🍺 and tea and cake ..
Thanks Doreen. It is a beautiful part of the world around there with so much history too.
Absolutely gorgeous
Thank you Sirian and indeed thanks for watching.
@DaveFord don't suppose you have any info on Tyneham please? Many thanks
@@sirianstarseed1896 Check out the following website. It gives some good information including the opening times. tynehamopc.org.uk/visiting-tyneham/opening-times/#:~:text=The%20exhibitions%20in%20Tyneham%20Church,when%20only%20open%20at%20weekends).
@DaveFord ment as in depth history, I'm looking into buying the place. Get it back to how it used to be. Thank you for that page n for your help 🙏
Lovely video 👍
Thank you :)
That was a really lovely walk, I hope one day when my hip gets fixed I could do that walk, until then I will just have to enjoy your walks. Thank you Dave.
Thanks Peter. That path down from the hill fort would certainly test out your new hip when you get it!
Lovely video Dave. I went around there and to Tyneham Village on my 50th a few years ago. Fascinating place
There is quite an atmosphere to it, isn't there?
@@DaveFord Definitely!
Lovely video record of Tyneham village. I’ve never been to that area. I had a feeling it was often closed to the public, but I may be wrong. Beautiful spot and Logan almost up to his chest in the sea. We’re on holiday in Derbyshire Dales, so I’ve put the channel on the tv. You might pick up some more viewers Dave.
Thanks Lionel. Yes, the village is only open to the public at certain times of the year. Most weekends (but not all weekends) and most of August & a couple of weeks at Christmas. There is a website with all the opening times - it is still an active firing range for the military when closed for public access.
Awesome. Im going there soon. How long did the walk take? Amazing views thank you
Hi Paula. Always tricky for me to give a time for a length of a walk as I am constantly stopping to set up / take down the tripod, taking "still" shots with my camera, waiting for the sun to come out from behind clouds etc! This walk is undulating - with the walk up & down the ridge - so is one to take gently anyway & of course you need to allow for "pit stops" to take in the views, exploring the deserted village buildings as well as enjoying that "secret" cove at Worbarrow. I would allow three hours at least. (Hope that helps!). I hope that you have good weather for your visit (remember to check out their website to make sure there is no live firing & the ranges are open to the public).