Walk: Isle of Portland

Brief

A delightful walk around the Isle of Portland, famed for its quarry, lighthouse and former naval base and future Jurassic park?

Our walk starts from the highest point in New Ground road, the largest end car park, and passes by the prison, former military camp, and along the East coast headed down towards Portland bill lighthouse, via a stony beach.

The lunch stop will be here, where a carvery is on offer for those wanting one, or picnic on the coast for those not. A leisurely stroll back along the West coast, with magnificent views over Chisel beach will tease us back to the car park, via a quarry art area with stone carvings.

8 or 9 miles of undulating walk, with rocky terrain, paths, predominantly flat with one down and up bit.

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The Small Print:

This is a walk led by Aaron or Phil for and on behalf of Dorset Humanists. As such there is no liability, no responsibility or insurance cover offered. You take part in the walks strictly at your own risk, and we will give you as much prior information beforehand to make the judgement if you are up to it. The walks are targeted at adults and we have no provision/supervision /cover for children.

Weather:

Walks will take place in suitable weather conditions as standard. If it is raining heavily on the morning of the day, please check Meetup to see if it is still going ahead. If it is dry at start, but forecast for light rain, we will likely continue. Always good advice to pack a light waterproof.

Car sharing:

We strongly encourage car sharing as it saves fuel, reduces emissions, and helps reduce peoples fuel bills. If car sharing please split fuel costs accordingly, and take a spare change of shoes so as not to dirty the car.

Suitable tire:

Walks have a Boots icon indicating either hilly or rough terrain. In these instances, please make sure you have suitable footwear for the job. Ill fitting or unsuitable attire will cause you pain and thus slow down the entire group. When walks have the Boots icon greyed out, this usually means its mainly hard surface path, fields or beach suitable for trainers. We do not advise any distance walking in flip flops, light open shoes or heels.

Ability:

Mileage, terrain and a line map will be provided showing where the walk is, what it is like, and what level of difficulty might be posed. It is your judgement as to how fit and able you are, and how much of the walk you wish to do. Escape points where you can "leave the walk" will be provided on many walks. If taking an escape point, please advise the walk leader so they know you haven't got lost or left behind.

Photos:

Photos will be taken on walks for future publicity, if you are camera shy please let the walk leader know in advance.

Provisions:

There will always be a food/snack stop on the walks. For those wishing to take a pack lunch, feel free to do so. Please take at least 2 drinks with you on all walks, and more in summer on hot days. It is your responsibility to stay hydrated. Snack bars are also a good idea.

First Aid:

You are advised to take your own first aid kit along, especially plasters for cuts, abrasions and blisters. A first aider is usually on walks, but lease take your own items as kit is expensive.

Dogs:

Dogs attending is possible on most walks, subject to beach restrictions (at your discretion), be aware there will be sheer drops on some walks and possibly sheep/wildstock.

Costs:

The walks themselves are free, although do feel free to contribute to the donations bowl at the next talk. This helps cover the cost of running Meetup. Some walks will incur costs, this will typically be a ferry of a few pounds, maybe a return bus journey on linear walks, or a pub or café stop. Estimated expected costs will be on the briefing sheet.

Attendance:

Please register on Meetup if you intend to come along. Always check the Meetup site on the morning of the event in case of any last minute changes. If for some reason you wont be attending, PLEASE LET US KNOW or amend your status. We will be waiting for you at the start point if not informed.

Walks start at 10:15 typically, and will mean we wont be there at 10:30. If you arrive late, please be aware many areas have poor phone reception.