The thatched barn at Double Dykes near Hengistbury Head is to be turned into a visitor centre. The plans are on display at the Hiker…
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.
Bournemouth bi-centenary exhibition at Russell-Cotes
Views of Bournemouth has opened at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. The museum is on the coast path as it rises east from Bournemouth…
Boscombe surf reef gets poor rating report
Marine expert Dr Mark Davidson from Plymouth University has given the £4 million Boscombe surf reef a 4 out of 10 score. The verdict is being…
Lymington Sea Water Baths to re-open
The Solent Way runs past the open air Sea Water Baths at Lymington. It has been closed for more than a year but local pride…
Blessing the Waters at Mudeford
Next Sunday 9 May is Rogation Sunday when parishes beat the bounds and bless crops praying for a good harvest. At Mudeford the harvest is…
Stanpit Marsh: dog order
Those using the winter route between Southbourne and Mudeford will now have to keep their dogs on a lead when crossing Stanpit Marsh. The decision…
Shell Bay Restaurant in top 50
Out the ‘50 best places to eat by the sea‘ in The Times two are on the coast path. Pebble Beach on the Barton-on-Sea clifftop…
Call for IMAX site suggestions
Bournemouth Council is asking for views on what should replace the IMAX building next to the Pier. The path to the East Cliff rises on…
More on Mudeford fish
Les Lawrence who is part of a Mudeford fishing co-operative supplying London markets is featured in today’s Evening Standard. I hear that Christchurch shoppers will…
Cornish flag marks Tregonwell’s birthday
Bournemouth Pier Approach was deserted this morning but it was good to see the Cornish flag flying outside the Bournemouth International Centre. Today is the…