A cliff landslide near Sheps Hollow on the northern edge of Swanage has highlighted the dangerous state of the coast path. The problems are caused…
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.
Sandbanks Ferry back in service
Sandbanks Ferry started running today. The vessel has been away in Southampton for a refit since early November. The service will continue daily during Christmas…
Barton-on-Sea cliffs study
New Forest District Council is investing £300,000 central government funding in a ground survey at Barton-on-Sea. This is a response to the many landslides including…
Plans to build in Poole chines
Poole Council has put a plan for seafront changes out to consultation. Suggestions include more and larger beach huts and some building especially at Flaghead…
Sandbanks Ferry: out of service in November
The Sandbanks Ferry ceased operating on Monday 5 November for its annual overhaul. This time the vessel is also going to be repainted. The ferry…
Mudeford: Little Haven saved from demolition
A 300 year old cottage familiar to those using the Mudeford Ferry has been saved from demolition. Little Haven would have been known to 18th-century…
Sandbanks: Tesco plan shocks residents
A Tesco store is due to replace the Sandacres pub at Sandbanks. This is at the point where the route leaves Poole Harbour to pass…
Purewell and Mudeford pubs in 2013 guides
CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide and the Good Pub Guide are out this month. Both recommend the award-winning Nelson Tavern in Mudeford and the Good Pub…
Avon Beach for sale
Avon Beach, which lies between Mudeford and Highcliffe, is up for sale. It has been owned by the Derham family since 1934. But they were…
Tenth E9 anniversary at Sandbanks
The 40th anniversary special issue of Strider, the Long Distance Walkers Association journal, mentions that 2012 is also the 10th anniversary of the E9 British…