The cliff erosion between Barton-on-Sea and Milford cliffs means that the coast path is now a permissive path. The line of right of way has…
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.
E9 path: more coast
If you walk east along the Bournemouth Coast Path and keep going you get to Brittany. This is because the BCP is part of the…
Sandbanks Ferry not operating
Walkers should note that the annual November closure of the Sandbanks ferry service has lasted much longer than is usual. The ferry is not operating…
Lucinda Lambton in Bournemouth
Lucinda Lambton has been on Bournemouth’s East Cliff to visit the Russell-Côtes Art Gallery & Museum. Her account appears in the January’s issue of The…
Bournemouth Coast Path guide offer
Black Friday starts earlier and lasts longer in the UK than USA! But the good news is that Exploring the Bournemouth Coast Path guide can…
Armistice at Highcliffe 1918
On Armistice Day a century ago today Highcliffe had lost 36 men in the Great War. In 1918 Highcliffe Castle was home to Gordon Selfridge…
Highcliffe Castle zig zag work dates
Work on the Highciffe Castle zig zag path is due too start next Monday. The path, a vital link on the coast path, is has…
Hampshire Pevsner at last!
“It’s been along wait,” said the bookseller as he laid the Hampshire: South volume of Buildings of England on the counter. It has. The last…
Dorset Life: Shelley Theatre feature
The September issue of Dorset Life has a feature on the Shelley Theatre at Shelley Park. Shelley Park at Boscombe is the clifftop house bought…
Christchurch Coastal Path: Avon Beach Diversion
The closure of the ramp at the end of the cliff top path above Avon Beach means that walkers should stay on the promenade between…