During the past year there has been uncertainty about the coast path east of Barton-on-Sea. In May last year it was closed due to a…
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.
Alum Chine suspension bridge poem
The suspension bridge in Alum Chine is mentioned in Cyril Connolly’s The Unquiet Grave. He stayed in nearby Branksome Chine and walked across the ‘quivering…
Barton-on-Sea WW1 memorial ceremony
Expect to find quiet Barton-on-Sea slightly a little more crowded than usual on Tuesday 10 July. It will be 101 years since a monument was…
Highcliffe Castle open again
Highcliffe Castle is now open again following the winter closure. The hours are Sunday to Thursday 10:30am–5pm. Friday and Saturday opening times can vary if there…
Cherry Tree Walk blossom
There is a little blossom at the west end of Cherry Tree Walk on the West Cliff. Lots of buds are on other trees although…
England Coast Path: Christchurch Bay proposals
The England Coast Path proposals for Highcliffe to Calshot have now been published. The ECP is a government initiative to create a continuous coastal path…
Studland & Boscombe have ‘top beaches’
The coast path in Dorset has two of the top 30 beaches says The Times. Studland Bay is number 12 with its “gently shelving bathing…
Highcliffe Castle Path could reopen
A committee recommendation to reopen the Christchurch Coastal Path at Highcliffe Castle is going before the Christchurch Council on Tuesday. It is expected that…
More movement at Canford Cliffs
Poole Council has detected movement on the cliff just west of Canford Cliffs Chine. Minor falls were reported early last year and as a result…
Bournemouth Coast Path on New Year’s Day 2018
The first day of 2018 saw people walking on the Bournemouth Coast Path. It was not too cold and there was even some sunshine.