WALKS IN DORSET at KIMMERIDGE BAY (including SWYRE HEAD & THE CLAVELL TOWER) [4K]
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- This is another video in my series “ Walks in Dorset” accompanied by my Whippet (Logan). In this episode, I take a walk in and around Kimmeridge Bay- located on the Jurassic Coast about 5 miles South of Wareham & 7 miles West of Swanage.
After parking my car in a free car park - in a disused quarry just at the Northern end of Kimmeridge - I initially head East, uphill, along the ridge of Smedmore Hill. From there I enjoy super views over to the East (Corfe Castle) and the West (Portland Bill).
I make my way to Swyre Head which is the highest point on the Isle of Purbeck (for more super views) before making my way downhill to join up with the South West Coast Path (SWCP).
My route takes me West along the SWCP to Kimmeridge Bay and along the way I pass the Clavell Tower. Dropping down into the bay, I pass by the Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre before getting on to the beach itself.
I take a small detour to the West to check out the oil well - the oldest working oil pump in the UK - before heading North along the Hardy Way to the pretty village of Kimmeridge where I explore the church of St Nicholas. My final destination is the Clavells Restaurant for some light refreshment.
The weather was perfect for my walk - a sunny, bright Spring day.
Music by Original Spruce (Copyright owner). Permission for me to use this track has been given to me by the copyright owner. 2022. Tracks (in order of appearance in the video): 1) Eko Eko, 2) Nicely Stone , 3) Martin Down, 4) Pembrokeshire & 5) Marching The Moors. To download these tracks & other music by Original Spruce go to spruce1.bandca...
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I use a GOPRO HERO 7, 8 or 10 Black Action Camera (sometimes with a Gimbal) & a Rode microphone (either a “Shotgun” or a Rode Wireless Go) together with a Canon Powershot SX530 HS.
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Lovely walk. Happy memories of our time in Dorset.
Thanks Al. We enjoyed filming that one - the scenery was amazing.
Good afternoon dave yet another fantastic video very enjoyable looking forward to the next one very much 😀
Thanks Craig. It is such a scenic part of the Jurassic Coat around there.
Thanks Dave another super video in one of my favourite places of Dorset. So many hidden gems and curiosities to spot along the way. 😊
Thanks Rachel. The Jurassic Coast is such a magical place to explore for sure.
Beautiful scenery in the countryside of England
Thanks Keith. The Jurassic Coast is certainly a beautiful area to explore, for sure.
Very enjoyable and interesting to get the historical background.
Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.
Beautiful film Dave! I have visited Kimmeridge as I live in Dorset but there are fantastic views from your walk and you can really appreciate the beauty of the surrounding area too and the village is so pretty. Thank you for posting. 🙂
Thanks Lucy and indeed thank you for watching.
Another lovely walk Dave. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👌👌
Thank you Paul.
Hi Dave, John here again. Did the Kimmeridge walk today. The haar streaming over the escarpment was impressive but meant no views until we descended to the coastal path. Beautiful walk with my wife Sally and Tess our Springer Spaniel. Our last day in Dorset - I wish we had found your walks earlier in the week but we did manage two. Will be sure to look you up when we return. Thanks again for the great walks.
Thanks John. Glad you all had another great walk. Safe journey back & hopefully it will not be long until you return for some more explorations around Dorset!
Another lovely walk! Thankyou from Wales.
Thanks Gareth and indeed thank you for watching.
Hello Dave (and Logan). Yet another area I’m not familiar with, but it sure is beautiful. Must have been a lovely day. The sea was calm with waves just caressing the shore. Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks Lionel. The sun & clear skies certainly really brought out the "blue" of the sea.
Another enjoyable video Dave . I don’t blame Logan for only getting his feet wet !
Yes .... it wasn't quite warm enough!
Thanks Dave. Really interesting video and so informative.
Thanks Geoff and indeed, as always, thank you for watching.
Hi Dave and Logan 🙂we love watching your walks, you make them so brilliant and informative. We are having two weeks in the new forest and Dorset later this month and are going to do lots of your walks. Enjoy the summer 🙂
Glad that you are enjoying the series Carlton. I hope that you have a great time (& good weather!) when you come to the area. Thanks for watching.
Swyre head is my favourite place in Dorset such stunning views and so peaceful.
The house that's close to the parking field at kimmeridge was used for a few episodes of eastenders back in the early noughties along with matravers village.
Kimmeridge was also a filming spot for Bryan Adams hit from Robin Hood, Everything I Do. You can see him singing near the pillbox
Thanks for the information about those filming locations. As you say, it is such a beautiful spot around there. Thank you for watching.
My favourite place in Dorset! We normally park in the street as it's free and you dont have to do the massive uphill part from the church to the car park at the endo f your walk. We sometimes do this in reverse, going down to the cliffs from Kimmeridge, which gives it a different perspective. Cant get away from the hills though! Happy walking to you and Logan!
Ah yes .... those hills!
Thanks Dave, that was a cracker! That Purbeck coastline is just stunning isn’t it, especially when the sun is shining, as it was for you and Logan.
Cheers Ian. Yes, it is certainly at it's best with sunshine, blue skies & deep blue sea.
Hi Dave, really enjoy your walks from over here in the US. I'm coming over this year and going to try some. I feel I know the rules a bit because of you, thanks!
Hi Deno. I hope that you have a safe & enjoyable trip when you come over. Thanks for watching.
Stunning scenery on this one Dave. You are becoming a Friday tea time viewing habit in this house!😉
Thanks Mark. I was a bit late publishing this one as we were filming at Lyme Regis today!
We visited Kimmeridge some years ago and walked eastwards past Clavell Tower. Two soldiers with heavy packs (at different times) ran past us looking exhausted. Poor things.
It is hard enough walking along that part of the coast with just a satchel, let alone heavy packs!
@@DaveFord I know!
Just stunning! What are sight hounds, please? An area I know slightly from walking the SWCP so brought back some lovely memories.
"Sighthounds" are hounds that hunt (or should I say were originally bred to hunt) primarily by sight & speed rather than scent & endurance (as scent hounds do). There are quite a few "sighthound" breeds but the main ones are Greyhounds, Whippets, Afghan Hounds & Salukis.
@@DaveFord That is really interesting. I wondered if it was to do with 'sight' not 'site' when I put question so pondered on spelling! I am normally a bit scared of dogs but Logan is lovely! So obedient and well behaved it seems. I love his gait. My friend says I seem to have a special affinity for and to whippets as they don't make me anxious when they approach like other dogs.
@@jeanblemings5352 Yes I am very lucky with Logan - he has a super nature.
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