The Majestic Mansion exhibition at Highcliffe Castle runs until Sunday 2 September. The excellent display by the castle’s historian Ian Stevenson is marking the Queen’s…
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.
Annual Hordle Picnic
The annual service in the remains of cliff top Hordle Old Church is on Sunday 2 September. The picnic is at 5.30pm followed by the…
‘Prettiest Cottage in England’ at Avon Beach
The Walking in the Country blog continues to explore the Bournemouth Coast Path. In the Mudeford to Barton-on-Sea section, described as ‘remarkably interesting and varied’, mention…
Christchurch Bay cliffs warning
The coastguard has issued a warning about the cliffs between Chewton Bunny and Barton-on-Sea which mustv apply to the wifer area. “If your dog goes…
Barton-on-Sea cliff rescue
The Bournemouth Daily Echo has  a report on Sunday’s late afternoon cliff rescue at Barton-on-Sea.
Lymington’s Sea Water Baths: New allegations
Enjoy the sea water baths at Lymington while you can. The New Milton Advertiser, a very good local newspaper, has a front page story about…
Studland’s Manor House Hotel to be ‘Pig on the Beach’
The Manor House Hotel at Studland is to be renamed next year. It has been bought by the Pig hotel in the New Forest and…
Taddiford Gap: Rescue
A man has been rescued this afternoon by the coastguard and fire services after becoming stuck in the sand at Taddiford Gap. He appears to…
Sandbanks Ferry resumes service
Sandbanks Ferry has restarted normal crossings from 6.20pm tonight, Thursday 14 June.
Sandbanks Ferry not running
Sandbanks was in the news this morning with the press waiting outside Harry Redknapp’s house. He went off to play golf but the other unexpected…