Christchurch Priory is seen from Hengistbury Head and close by on the Southbourne-Mudeford winter coast path route. “This is my first love among English churches,” says…
Author: Leigh Hatts
Leigh Hatts is an experienced walker and has known the local coastline since childhood. He is the author of many successful walking guides.
Highcliffe Castle path closed again
The path from the grounds of Highcliffe Castle down towards the beach, part of the Christchurch Coastal Path, is again closed. There are two alternatives…
The Time of Their Lives: coastal film scenes
The Time of Their Lives film, starring Joan Collins and Pauline Collins, is released this week. There was much excitement last summer when shooting took…
Leslie Ward’s Twenties coast at the Russell-Cotes
I still find admission charges at the Russell-Cotes Art Galley &Â Museum on the Bournemouth East Cliff to be confusing. On arriving this week I was…
Solent Way: Hythe Ferry future uncertain
The future of Hythe Ferry remains uncertain with with Blue Funnel still considering a proposed purchase from White Horse Ferries. Meanwhile the Hythe Pier Train…
Hordle Cliff closure date
The coast path between Becton Bunny, east of Barton-on-Sea, and Milford-on-Sea clifftop remains closed. In addition, the inland path to and from Taddiford Gap has also…
New cafe at Milford-on-Sea
A new cafe has opened on the green in Milford-on-Sea. The maybe confusing name of Hurst on the Hill is the result of the venture…
High buildings plan for Sandbanks
Poole Harbour will have a twenty storey block of flats at its entrance if a planning application is successful. The proposal to replace the Haven…
Sandbanks Ferry is back
Sandbanks Ferry is operating again from Tuesday 22 November after an annual refit which has only taken two weeks. This year the work was a…
Hordle Path still closed
The New Milton Advertiser today reports that the  ‘path closed’ notices on the coast path each side of Hordle Manor Farm have been removed. Hampshire…