- Exmoor and Dorset Coastal walk - with coastal views for the whole walkKimmeridge, Wareham
Exmoor & Dorset Jurassic Coastal weekend Saturday 25th to Sunday 26th May 2024
The beaches, sea, high cliffs and undulating coastal paths are the main sights of this Exmoor & Dorset event so the whole walking distance will be along the South West Coastal Path. On Saturday we will walk a classic Dorset coastal walk, starting from the coast town of Bournemouth and walk along the coast to the famous Old Harry's Rock via a short ferry crossing at Sandland and continue all the way to Swanage. On Sunday we will be walking along a very contrasting Exmoor National Park, Somerset coastal paths walking through beautiful fishing villages and wonderful coastline.
Saturday: Classic Dorset coast walk (10 miles, 100% coastal walk, undulating)
Sunday: Exmoor National Park walk (12 miles, 100% coastal walk, undulating)
Monday: Exmoor National Park walk (8 miles, 100% coastal walk, undulating)images of past Emoor/Dorset and info event:
Exmoor National Park & Dorset June 2022 | MichaelsOutdoorEvent (michael-outdoor-events.com)You can email me via michaelwk16@yahoo.com for details on cost how to secure a place.
I only have 8 FREE places for members that have access to a car. I can offer you Saturday and Sunday. I can only send you essential details for the day hike i.e. walk description, meeting point & kit list but cannot provide any more assistance.
You will need a car to get to the starting locations as there NO public transport.I am also leading a “non Free” group from London for the whole weekend of Saturday 25th to bank holiday Monday 27th as part of this FREE meetup group. If you are interested in the “non free’ full 3 day programme, just email michaelwk16@yahoo.com. Michael will organise all of the logistics: Transportation from London via mini bus/cars, hotel and meals just email me via michaelwk16@yahoo.com and I will send you details & cost.
Proposed Schedule
Saturday 25th May 2024
08:00 Meeting at Coulsdon South Station (London, Zone 6)
08:00-10:30 Drive from Coulsdon South to Bournemouth seafront
10:35-11:35 Walk along the seafront to Sandland ferry station
11:40-11:50 Ferry from Sandland to Studland
12:00-13:30 Walk to Old Harry's Rock
13:30-15:00 Walk from Old Harry's Rock to Swanage (seaside town)
15:00-15:45 Long break at Swanage with the many cafes and shops
15:45-18:00 Walk from Swanage pass Kimmeridge and finish at Tyneham
18:30-19:00 Drive to Lulworth Cove for dinner
19:00-20:30 Dinner at Lulworth Cove
20:35-21:30 Travel to Premier Inn in Tiverton
Sunday 26th May 2024
07:00-08:00 Breakfast at Premier Inn Tiverton
08:00-09:00 Travel to Lee (Exmoor National Park)
09:10-16:30 Lee to Combe Martin coastal walk (11 miles undulating)
16:30-17:30 Cafe and rest at the beach
18:00-19:00 Travel back to hotel
19:30 Dinner at the hotel
Monday 27th May (Bank Holiday Monday)
07:00-08:00 Breakfast at Premier Inn Tiverton
08:30-09:30 Travel to Combe Martin (Exmoor National Park)
09:30-13:30 Walk from Combe Martin to Lynmouth with many breaks (8 miles)
14:00-18:30 Drive back at Coulsdon South StationTransportation: Transportation is provided if departing from London. I will sort out all of the transportation logistics for the whole group. Organise the departure point, exchange drivers and members contact details in advance and ensure the drivers get to every location during the event on time. All my volunteer drivers are experienced, regular and confident drivers. I will co-ordinate the whole group to meet at Coulsdon South Station (zone 6) for early Saturday morning at 8am.
No circular coastal routes: The beaches, sea, high cliffs and undulating coastal paths are the main sights of Exmoor & Dorset so the whole walking distance will be along the South West Coastal Path. Other walking groups will walk a circular route and finish back at the starting point. For this event to maximise the coastal experience we will have cars strategically parked at the finishing point of each walk which maybe up to 10 miles away from the starting point, ready to pick up the group after a long day’s walk. No other groups will do this as the logistics are complicated and time consuming for the drivers.