WALKS IN DORSET at SUTTON POYNTZ AND OSMINGTON (& WHITE HORSE HILL) (4K)

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • In this episode of my series “Walks in Dorset”, I take a 5 mile circular walk from Sutton Poyntz - which is located 5 miles South of Dorchester & 4 miles North of Weymouth. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.
    I parked my car at the Northern end of Sutton Poyntz and started my walk with a quick wander through the village, passing by The Springhead pub, the delightful mill pond and Sutton Mill.
    My route then took me Eastwards along a footpath towards the village of Osmington - basically following the course of the River Jordan. Along the way I had some fantastic views North to the iconic Osmington White horse, carved out up on the side of White Horse Hill.
    At Osmington, I joined the South Dorset Ridgeway and headed North up to the top of White Horse Hill.
    There were some great views to enjoy at the top, looking over to Weymouth Bay and the Isle of Portland. Now on the Hardy Way, I headed Westwards, around the top of Spring Bottom and across West Hill to my next destination - the Iron Age Hillfort at Chalbury.
    Following a footpath around the bottom of the hillfort, I started my return leg, Eastwards, back to Sutton Poyntz.
    My final destination was the Springhead pub in the village.
    Map courtesy of Google Maps.
    For further videos in the series, please go to: / @daveford or my website at daveford5966.w...
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    I use an INSTA360 ACE PRO Action Camera & a Rode microphone (either a “Shotgun” or a Rode Wireless Go II) together with a Canon Powershot SX530 HS.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 49

  • @melissaphillips3088
    @melissaphillips3088 2 місяці тому +1

    Dave this walk was so beautiful.The scenery is breathtaking. Views like this is to be treasured always. Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous countryside with us. Just can’t say enough about how pretty this area is. ☀️

  • @melissaphillips3088
    @melissaphillips3088 2 місяці тому +1

    What a gorgeous area Dave . Just can’t believe how beautiful this place is. Seeing this makes me see why you love these walks. We are so lucky to have you and Logan taking us along with you. Much appreciated Dave and Logan. 👏🏻 Enjoy your day ☀️

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому

      Thank you Melissa. One of the prettiest villages in Dorset for sure!

    • @melissaphillips3088
      @melissaphillips3088 2 місяці тому

      @@DaveFord so true Dave . I just loved it.

  • @elizabethholt9734
    @elizabethholt9734 Місяць тому +1

    What a fantastic walk we had today Dave. The village of Sutton Poyntz is such a beautiful and charming village set beneath the hills. We enjoyed some absolutely stunning views especially at the top of the White Horse Hill. This is where we had a cuppa and enjoyed spectacular views out to Weymouth harbour and Portland. Yet another stupendous walk that we would never have found if not for you Dave.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Місяць тому

      So glad that you had a great walk and got to see those views. Thanks for watching.

  • @catherineshipley5799
    @catherineshipley5799 Місяць тому +1

    Loving these walks

  • @timothynoble4347
    @timothynoble4347 2 місяці тому +1

    Those views toward the sea are astonishingly gorgeous!

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому

      They certainly are ..... even more so in glorious sunny weather!

  • @mattphillips9107
    @mattphillips9107 2 місяці тому +1

    Another great video on our home turf 😊 thank you Dave and Logan 👍

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому

      Thank you Matt.

  • @eldred1809
    @eldred1809 2 місяці тому +4

    Lovely walking territory Dave, superb views too. "Well.... (sigh), nearly opening time at the pub" - classic, Dave, get your priorities right!

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому +3

      Oh yes ..... vital to be aware of opening times!

  • @keithjoseph5671
    @keithjoseph5671 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome walk in the countryside with lots of beautiful views and a amazing little village

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому

      Thanks Keith. The views from the ridge are stunning .... on a clear day!

  • @gparry42
    @gparry42 2 місяці тому +1

    What a lovely walk Dave, thankyou.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому

      Thank you Gareth.

  • @SkylarkFields
    @SkylarkFields 2 місяці тому +1

    Enjoyed watching this lovely walk, thank you!

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you. :)

  • @cherryblossom6087
    @cherryblossom6087 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks so much Dave🙌 Love your channel and Logan is fab🐶 Take Care♥️🙏

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.

  • @lionelmarytravels6003
    @lionelmarytravels6003 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful countryside, Dave. And those views from top of the hill towards Weymouth Bay were outstanding. Great to have a pub open too. All too often they tend to be closed unexpectedly. Thanks for taking us along with you.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому

      Thanks Lionel. The pub was splendid.

  • @yvonnefarrell1029
    @yvonnefarrell1029 2 місяці тому +1

    That walk would make a poet out of anyone. Thanks and cheers!😊

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому

      Yes indeed - I can see where Hardy got his inspiration from!

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 2 місяці тому +1

    Lovely English village. Would love to live there in a cozy old little house.
    And a very nice area for walking.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому

      It is a beautiful part of the county for sure.

  • @JimNicholls
    @JimNicholls 2 місяці тому +1

    Another great video, Dave. Good to know that unspoilt villages like that still exist.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому

      Thank you Jim.

  • @markshrimpton3138
    @markshrimpton3138 2 місяці тому +2

    It’s become a Friday evening routine - a pleasurable one - to watch your most recent walk. The stone in that part of Dorset is so mellow. I could have remained on that bench at the beginning and watched the water lazily meandering past. I’d probably be there now.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Mark. I just loved that Mill Pond.

  • @beckie2399
    @beckie2399 2 місяці тому +3

    I enjoy Logan's walks a lot...yours too, Dave. :D

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому

      Thank you Beckie.

  • @jeanblemings5352
    @jeanblemings5352 2 місяці тому +1

    Another great video. Thank you. Amusing to see the restored water pump had a yellow H water hydrant sign by it. I stayed in Preston once under the slopes of a hill fort whilst visiting the Weymouth area and had a stroll up to Sutton Poynz whilst waiting for bus as I was early at bus stop. I must also have walked that ridge many years ago when I was doing the inland leg of the SWCP from W Bexington to Osmington Mills.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you Jean. There are some lovely walks around that area.

  • @AnyoneForToast
    @AnyoneForToast 2 місяці тому +1

    Well I say, Mr Logan, you and yer mate Dave made that mill pond look rather Lilliputian.
    How charming.
    Some lovely long range camera shots too.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you. It is such a charming village - a great place for a wander.

  • @janetschneider3462
    @janetschneider3462 14 днів тому +1

    Very interesting. I was born in Preston, now live in new jersey, usa

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  14 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

  • @craigmarsh3221
    @craigmarsh3221 2 місяці тому +3

    Good afternoon Dave very enjoyable video stunning scenery lovely views the very best channel on UA-cam 😊

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you Craig. :)

  • @windyngw
    @windyngw 2 місяці тому +1

    lovely video looks like we have to find this one

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому

      Thank you. It is such a pretty village.

  • @simon-oy6um
    @simon-oy6um 2 місяці тому +3

    Your in my old home ground 😂the old waterworks had two fellahs working there ,regulars in the spring head and were knicknamed ebb and flow 😂😂all yuppieland now 😢joyce pittman had a riding stable there all too posh now 😮

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому

      What a lovely village to live in.

  • @militarymodellerpaul5932
    @militarymodellerpaul5932 2 місяці тому +1

    Great walk Dave

  • @cathpeterson1944
    @cathpeterson1944 2 місяці тому +1

    beautiful scenery and lovely walk along the foot paths, amazing views from the hills

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you Cath. Glad you enjoyed it. :)