Welcome to 'A lens walk', a site devoted to the joys of walking and taking photographs along the way. If you haven't yet read my 'Welcome' page, then you might like to do so as it explains who I am and what this site is all about. In the Journal I shall be posting details... Continue Reading →
Dorset, 22nd March 2022. This circular walk of 2.5 miles through arable farmland starts and finishes at the church of St Nicholas in the village of Winterborne Kingston which lies a few miles to the north east of Bere Regis. It’s an easy walk which can be extended as there many footpaths providing longer routes... Continue Reading →
Dorset, February 2022. A 5 mile circular walk on the Isle of Purbeck which starts in the small village of Worth Matravers, then joining a section of the South West Coast path with great views of the Jurassic coastline. Dancing Ledge is notable place to stop before a relatively steep climb back up to the... Continue Reading →
Dorset, January 2022. This 4.4 mile walk explores the countryside around Bere Down Farm which lies between the villages of Winterborne Kingston to the east, Milborne St Andrew to the west and Bere Regis to the south. Route Map and elevation changes Walk statistics Weather - mainly dry, with some breaks in the cloud and... Continue Reading →
Dorset, January 2022. A three mile circular walk starting in the tiny hamlet of Throop, crossing the River Piddle before joining the Jubilee Trail at Turnerspuddle. The path ascends through farmland then continues through Piddle Wood to Kite Hill before descending back to the start point. Route Map and elevation changes Walk statistics Weather -... Continue Reading →
Dorset, January 2022. A splendid walk of 6.4 miles, which starts in the historic village Abbotsbury, follows the South Dorset Ridgeway with great views of the coast and surrounding countryside, descending back to the coast and Chesil Beach before returning to Abbotsbury. Route Map and elevation changes Walk statistics Weather - dry, clear blue skies,... Continue Reading →
Dorset, January 2022. An easy walk, 4.5 miles long starting near Milborne St Andrew along footpaths and farm tracks, which were muddy in places. The route passes through farmland, pasture and a number of farm buildings, with good views of the surrounding countryside. Route Map and elevation changes Walk statistics Weather - dry, cloudy, cold.... Continue Reading →
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