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English Counties - DORSET - A Whistle Stop Tour

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cathyml
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quotePosted at 07:12 on 18th August 2010

We have now covered the ISLES OF SCILLY, CORNWALL & DEVON on our whistle stop tours and these will be found under the thread English Counties -Whistle Stop Tour.  Any photos and tour suggestions for these counties can be added to that thread and I look forward to seeing all your other ideas.

I have now started a tour for DORSET only and here are my plans for this morning's explorations into the beautiful county of Dorset.

After a good breakfast of course, I'm leaving Lyme Regis and heading to Charmouth where I'm going up to the Golden Cap to check out the view

Golden Cap
Picture by Noel Reynold

Wow! what a view.  Next I plan to visit Burton Bradstock
High Street Burton Bradstock
Picture by Pam Gruhn

Lovely village, real English Country place!

Now to Abbotsbury where we can see St Catherine's 14C chapel & the 11C Abbey, Hardy Monument with amazing views and of course Abbortsbury's swannery

Abbotsbury

View of Abbotsbury from St Catherines Church
Picture by karen lawson


That is the view of Abbotsbury from St Catherine's Chapel, how cool is that?  The Chapel
St Catherine's Chapel nr Abbotsbury
Picture by David Thomas


The Abbey (whoops picture wouldn't download) There is also Abbotsbury Gardens but there are no pics on POE of the gardens!!  I'm sure I am going to need lots of time at the Swannery
Feeding Swans
Picture by Jennie Peters


I'm now heading to Portland & Portland Bill Lighthouse
A view of Portland
Picture by Peggy Cannell


Lovely place to catch up with myself, and the Lighthouse
Portland Bill Lighthouse
Picture by Karl-Heinz Mau


Now I'm off to Weymouth to get a fabulous lunch somewhere - Any suggestions?
Weymouth Seafront
Picture by Nicola Clark


On the beach
Picture by vera howarth



I'll make my plans for this afternoon while lying on the beach! Enjoy your morning tours and I look forward to hearing all about them.  Pictures, suggestions, where to go/stay/eat, what to do/see/etc. can all be added right here.

Have a wonderful daySmile

 

 

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cathyml
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quotePosted at 09:07 on 18th August 2010

To find out all there is to know about DORSET, pictures, information, towns, attractions and map, go here:-

 http://www.picturesofengland.com/England/Dorset

Gorgeous places aren't there??

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cathyml
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quotePosted at 12:42 on 18th August 2010

Getting a bit too much sun (lol), so while having lunch I planned for the rest of today.  I am going to head to Dorchester where there is The Keep Military Museum, and Roman Town House as well as Thomas Hardy's Cottage

Dorchester Keep Military Museum

The Keep Military Museum, Dorchester, Dorset
Picture by Nicola Clark

The Roman Town House
The Roman Town House, Dorchester, Dorset
Picture by Nicola Clark


Hardy's Cottage


and tea & scones, Smile
The Old Tea Rooms, Dorchester, Dorset
Picture by Nicola Clark


I'm now on my way to Lulworth

 

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cathyml
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quotePosted at 12:47 on 18th August 2010

At Lulworth we can see the Durdle Door, Lulworth Castle & Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre

Lulworth

Lulworth Cove
Picture by Derek Nash


Lulworth Cove from Durdle Door car park, Dorset
Picture by Andrew Parker


Those are gorgeous views and this one at Durdle Door
Durdle Door
Picture by Rafal Bartkowiak


Lulworth Castle
Lulworth Castle, Dorset
Picture by Luc Dejonghe


Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre
Picture by Angela Latif


You will find lots more pics of these places on POE of course!
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cathyml
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quotePosted at 12:51 on 18th August 2010
On my way now to see Corfe Castle via the little village of Wool
Thatched Cottage
Picture by Jez Taylor


Corfe Castle, village & castle
You don't get much more English than this.....
Picture by Ruth Gregory


Castle Hill
Picture by Thomas Crossley


A step back in time
Picture by Vince Hawthorn


And there's my car, haha (well it is a virtual tour isn't it!!)
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cathyml
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quotePosted at 12:59 on 18th August 2010

From Corfe Castle I'll travel through to Swanage.  Some of the sights to see The Coach House Museum, Durlston Country Park & Studland Bay

Studland Bay

Studland in Dorset
Picture by Graham Rains


Isn't it beautiful! And Durlston Country Park
Durlston Country Park
Picture by Jez Taylor


Swanage
Swanage, Dorset
Picture by Chris Ebbert


And this is how I plan to spend the remainder of the day, because my feet are sore!
Picture by Chris Ebbert


I can watch the sunset from here
Peveril Point, Swanage, Dorset
Picture by Bob Lee


And then wander along the front in the warmth of the evening breezes
Night time on the beach
Picture by Stephen Williams


From the accommodation listed on POE I have found a Grade 11 listed thatch cottage at Studland where I can stay tonight, sounds magical.
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quotePosted at 13:09 on 18th August 2010

Perhaps I should point out here that all the information I add to the tours comes solely from the POE site, I choose the routes for the tours from the maps on POE, read about the towns and what attractions and surrounding villages there are, look for photos and accommodation, and choose from those listed. 

I don't have the personal knowledge of the localities and am relying heavily on those who have visited to add their stories and recommendations.  So do join in and add any information or pics which would add to the whole experience for people planning a trip to Dorset.

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trvljet
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quotePosted at 20:03 on 18th August 2010

Cathy, I sooooo enjoyed the tour you put together. I am working on organizing the ones for Tynemouth and South Shields from my May/Jun 2009 visit to England.  I will try to organize my tours from my own personal experiences and my own pictures as elementary as they might be.... You have given me the direction in which to organize my tour. You are very talented and I am thankful for your assistance.... trvljet

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quotePosted at 20:06 on 18th August 2010
i am glad all i taught has not been in vain               thanks don.
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cathyml
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quotePosted at 20:12 on 18th August 2010

Thanks Don I am so glad you enjoyed the tours and shall look forward to seeing yours.

And James - what are you talking about??  For your teaching I will give you a Noddy medal (Ron only gives Brownie points - mmmmm maybe that would be better after all, lol)

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