WALKS IN DORSET at HIGHER BOCKHAMTON, STINSFORD & KINGSTON MAURWARD (& THOMAS HARDY'S COTTAGE)

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  • @tjsquibbofficial
    @tjsquibbofficial Рік тому +4

    As a Kingston Maurward College student, I really appreciate this video.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому +1

      Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.

  • @lalipsie5
    @lalipsie5 Рік тому +1

    Hi Dave, I am from New Zealand, you have inspired by to go to Dorset and check out some of the amazing walks there. Thank-you for you walks on youtube,

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Thank you Kim. I hope that you have great weather & some super walks when you get to explore Dorset. Thanks for watching.

  • @ailsabowring4449
    @ailsabowring4449 Рік тому +2

    We are born and bred in Dorset and love Dave and Logan’s walks, we always learn something we never knew before.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Thank you Ailsa and indeed thanks for watching.

  • @JimNicholls
    @JimNicholls Рік тому +1

    Thanks, Dave, for another beautiful walk.

  • @mrz5705
    @mrz5705 8 місяців тому +1

    Logan always seems to steal the show. A beautiful good boy...!

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  8 місяців тому

      He is a good lad - and great company on the walks!

  • @gregmathews715
    @gregmathews715 Місяць тому +1

    I appreciate that you provide some history and origins of words to your walks

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Місяць тому

      Thank you Greg & indeed thanks for watching.

  • @keithjoseph5671
    @keithjoseph5671 Рік тому +3

    The countryside in England is a beautiful to walk and explore

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Thanks Keith. That part of Dorset is so pretty for sure.

    • @jking4444
      @jking4444 7 місяців тому

      Dorset has some amazing walks

  • @daved732
    @daved732 Рік тому +3

    Another Friday and another great walk with Dave and Logan!
    We have some amazing countryside in this country makes me want to explore more of it.
    Thank you.

  • @jeanblemings5352
    @jeanblemings5352 Рік тому +2

    Another spectacular walk! In my dim and distant youth I used to be a huge Hardy fan but cannot remember many of the tales now though I do remember being shocked and harrowed by Jude the Obscure - because we are too many. You did well to abridge 200 miles odd into half a dozen! Reader's Digest will be on to you!! They do say home is where the heart is and that rung true at the end! Thank you for another entertaining video.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Jean. Yes, it was odd visiting the start & finish in one afternoon - although we have done a fair few sections of it during the series!

  • @walkingthewyrd
    @walkingthewyrd Рік тому +1

    Such a fascinating walk, Dave. Loved the beautiful church! Thank you 🙂

  • @melissaphillips3088
    @melissaphillips3088 Рік тому +1

    Dave you sure do give us some lovely views. Hope you and Logan are well. Thank you so much for a beautiful walk. Take care and have a wonderful week.☀️

  • @angelanewman5566
    @angelanewman5566 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Dave, that was a beautiful walk. I especially loved the trees reflected in Rushy Pond.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Thanks Angela. Yes, with the sun out in all it's glory, it made for a good day for photos.

  • @josmith6684
    @josmith6684 Рік тому +1

    beautiful Dorset 🌞

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому +1

      Certainly agree with you Jo. Thanks for watching.

  • @FenrisOswin
    @FenrisOswin Рік тому +3

    A great walk and one of our favourites to do with the dogs :)
    Fantastic video as always Dave.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Thank you and indeed thanks for watching.

  • @Clinton-p7z
    @Clinton-p7z 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank You Dave for that fabulous journey through Hardy Country. Hardy is one of my favourite Novelists, and i have read a little bit about him. I was most intrigued by the picture of his cottage in that small valley. It was very reminiscent of another famous person, Laurie Lee, who also lived in a valley, whose house was very similar, but that was in Stroud, Gloucestershire, not Dorset, and both of them had very different temperament's from what i have read.

  • @Jane-cb9iu
    @Jane-cb9iu Рік тому +3

    Hi Dave really enjoyed this video used to live Nearby and walk my dog along the river most days brought back lots of happy memories thanks for sharing ❤

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Thank you Jane. What a lovely area for dog walking to have nearby for you.

  • @jorose6093
    @jorose6093 Рік тому +1

    Tomorrow’s walk, thanks Dave and Logan 😘

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Looks like you should have dry weather. Hope you have an enjoyable walk (you might need waterproof shoes after all the recent rain!).

    • @jorose6093
      @jorose6093 Рік тому

      @@DaveFord we’ll be well prepared for anything Mother Nature might throw at us ☺️👍

    • @jorose6093
      @jorose6093 Рік тому +1

      We did get a little lost today, ended up going around Puddletown forest a couple of times 🤣 We did it from Stinsford, along the riverside, lower Bockhampton etc, rain did catch us out today but sheltered by the pond in the woods. Feet are feeling it now as it turned out a 10 miler 🤣🤣

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      @@jorose6093 Goodness me. I hope that you managed to find somewhere for "light refreshments" to recover!

  • @SkylarkFields
    @SkylarkFields Рік тому +1

    I thoroughly enjoyed this one! We are both Dorset born and as newlyweds back in 1975 my hubby and I lived in Eagle Lodge, the lodge house to Stinsford School. It is still there but privately owned, I think, now. We used to enjoy walking by the river and in Thorncombe Woods. It was all a lot quieter of course, back then. Less well known!

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому +1

      Lovely that you have a connection with that area - such a pretty place to live.

    • @SkylarkFields
      @SkylarkFields Рік тому

      @@DaveFord It is, and thank you for sharing your walk around there.

  • @meshmore697
    @meshmore697 Рік тому +2

    Another classic journey. Great video- thank you.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

  • @hannureittu4310
    @hannureittu4310 Рік тому +1

    Nice walks, thanks Dave&Logan. A deep dip for Logan!

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Thanks Hannu. Yes, never seen him go in that deep before!

  • @jacquelinebarratt4647
    @jacquelinebarratt4647 Рік тому +1

    Another great video, thanks Dave x

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Thank you Jacqueline, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @lionelmarytravels6003
    @lionelmarytravels6003 Рік тому +1

    Nice walk, Dave. Very interesting things to look at to. Yes. Logan really was jn the river. Right up to his chest and afterwards seemed to have renewed vigour. Thanks for showing us that beautiful area.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Thanks Lionel. Yes. Logan will be swimming soon!

  • @geoffw8565
    @geoffw8565 Рік тому +1

    Dave, so enjoyable and brilliant content as ever !

  • @angelaskelton2594
    @angelaskelton2594 Рік тому +1

    Hi Dave. I really enjoyed this walk. I learnt a lot too. Thank you.

  • @davidwormell6609
    @davidwormell6609 7 днів тому +1

    6:49. For really big wood ants nests, you should try Arne Nature reserve. I used to work there in the early 1980's and five footers were plentiful. I love your videos, keep them coming!

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  7 днів тому

      Thank you for the information David. I plan to be filming a walk at the Arne Nature Reserve this coming Summer ...... so I will keep my eyes peeled!

  • @tracielillytan1530
    @tracielillytan1530 Рік тому +2

    Only yesterday I was thinking that I’ve not seen a video from you in a while and was wondering how you and Logan were doing…then this morning I see this video and you are in my area…Puddletown being the village I live in!

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      What a lovely area to live in. We publish a new video every week so if you press the notification bell, you will be able to keep up to date with our adventures! Thanks for watching.

  • @ralphfeay8857
    @ralphfeay8857 Рік тому +1

    Brillant Dave. As usual! Somewhere always wanted to investigate the Hardy way. Sorry you didn’t get your pint and Logan his crisps…… God bless Ralph and Sheila

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Thank you both. A pint at the end would certainly have been most welcome that day!

  • @eldred1809
    @eldred1809 Рік тому +1

    Another lovely walk Dave, though I did think you might've joined Logan in the river for a spot of Skinny-D! Keep 'em coming, splendid work all round.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      Ah - that river was a wee bit too deep for me!

  • @ianmccaughan7121
    @ianmccaughan7121 Рік тому +1

    Stunning video dave .So much has changed as to the 2 cafes .New to me .I did pass the college 3weeks ago as in Dorchester for the day .The keep military museum ,Park gardens ,river walk and the Hangmans cottage .

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Ian. The woodland at Kingston Maurward is quite stunning - especially around the lake. Free parking as well which in this day & age is amazing!

  • @madgardener5820
    @madgardener5820 Рік тому +1

    My dad always used to say cheerio , don't hear it much these days.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому

      I think I picked up the word from my Dad!

  • @JanetMarsh-ji6rj
    @JanetMarsh-ji6rj 11 днів тому +1

    Hello Dave, many thanks for the videos. Love the detailed and historical information.I am holidaying in Dorset this coming Summer using Wareham as my base and was recommended to look your walking site. I notice that your walks tend to commence at car parks. Would it be possible to say how to access your walks by public transport please as I love to walk but do not own a car. Perhaps you could mention if it is possible to join any of your walks at any point from a bus stop or train station. Many thanks.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  11 днів тому

      Thank you. I hope that you have great weather when you visit Dorset later this year. I don't start filming again for the 2025 season until early March but I will take your feedback onboard. Thanks for watching.

    • @JanetMarsh-ji6rj
      @JanetMarsh-ji6rj 11 днів тому

      @DaveFord thank you so much. I will be going in July so plenty of time! I appreciate you taking my comments on board and will look out for new videos. X

  • @AnyoneForToast
    @AnyoneForToast Рік тому +1

    "Avast, ye land lubbers"
    "For 'tis Captn Mr Logan now,
    Master of all the waters afore me"
    Occasional puddle dipper too...

  • @mikewalker8655
    @mikewalker8655 Рік тому +1

    Hi Dave
    Have you any more New Forest walks scheduled for this year?

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому +1

      Yes, I plan to film a walk along the entire course of the Beaulieu River some time in the next few weeks.

  • @LynseyPrior
    @LynseyPrior Рік тому +1

    Is there any chance you can map your walk so we could follow it?. we have done your walks in the past and they are great but hard to find your route, and it would be great if you put it on AllTrails or something so we could follow your exact route?

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  Рік тому +1

      Hi. I always put a map as one of the pictures on my post of the walk on my Facebook page "Dave's Countryside Walks", and you can then take a screen print? So if you want to find a map, just put the walk name in the search bar pf the Facebook page & that should take you to the post for that walk. Hope that helps.