After the last house in Southbourne do not go ahead on to the sandy path towards Hengistbury Head but stay with the road as it…
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.
Lucy Kemp-Welch at Russell-Côtes Art Gallery
A major art exhibition In Her Own Voice: The Art of Lucy Kemp-Welch has opened at the Russell-Côtes Art Gallery & Museum on the East…
Aubrey Beardsley: 125th anniversary of death
Artist Aubrey Beardsley died today 16 March a hundred and twenty-five years ago in Menton on the Côte d’Azure. His last prolific period had been…
‘Astonishing scenery’ says Sir David speaking at Old Harry Rocks
‘In my long lifetime, I have travelled to almost every corner of our planet,’ says Sir David Attenborough during the first episode of BBC1’s Wild…
Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy
The public consultation has opened on how part of Hampshire’s coastline can be managed as climate change becomes more evident. The Hurst Spit to Lymington…
Barton-on-Sea’s Indian Memorial: The 2022 July anniversary
The annual gathering for a ceremony at Barton-on-Sea’s Indian Memorial is on Sunday 10 July at 2pm. This will be 105th anniversary of the dedication…
Shelley 200: Poet’s heart at Boscombe
This month sees the two hundredth anniversary of Percy B Shelley’s death off the coast of Italy. It is difficult to say when the exact…
Highcliffe Castle to Chewton Bunny
Wednesday was the hottest day this week but the coast at Highcliffe remained pleasant and uncrowded. Highcliffe Castle is open to the public Sunday to…
Mr Justice Maxell centenary
An important feature of Branksome Chine was the sea-view Branksome Tower Hotel on the eastern bank. It was built in 1858 as a private house…
Canford Cliffs flowers
Today was surprisingly misty with spots of rain this morning. But the new growth by the Canford Cliffs path was bright.