The Savoy Hotel on Bournemouth’s West Cliff has been refurbished and rebranded as The Nici. Past guests at the old Savoy include the American monk,…
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.
Blessing of the Waters at Mudeford
Sunday being Rogation Sunday, four days before Ascension Day, it was time for the annual Blessing of the Waters at Mudeford Quay. Rogation is a…
Hurst Castle on international danger list
Hurst Castle is one of the world’s 25 most significant heritage sites in need of immediate attention says the World Monuments Watch. The 2022 World…
Old Harry and coast path on Country Life cover?
This week’s Country Life has a superb cover picture of Old Harry Rocks. It is an image of ‘This sceptre’s isle’. The point is named…
New Hythe Ferry book
A new book on the Hythe Ferry pier railway will be of interest to those who walk the coast path. Continue east beyond the Bournemouth…
Sir Walter Scott at Mudeford
This year is the 250th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott’s birth on 15 August 1771. Walter Scott, at one time the most famous writer in…
Songs of Praise from Swanage Bay
Posters have gone up in Swanage advertising a recording of BBC Songs of Praise. Aled Jones is the host and the two hour recording on…
Milford path open again
The direct path into Milford-on-Sea from the west has reopened following major sea defence work. Once more the Westover cliff path continues in front of…
Back to walking: Bournemouth coast path & beyond
Now we are much more free to walk long distances and stay in overnight accommodation it is time to think about walking from Swanage to…
Protection for Christchurch Bay
“Additional rock armour” is to be provided to protect the coast path at Steamer Point near Highcliffe. This is just part of a new BCP…