Vanessa and I were fortunate enough to spend some time in Dorset with our friends Janine and Mike. In just over 48 hours we visited the town of Wareham, Corfe Castle and Studland Bay. We also enjoyed a 9 mile hike along the beautiful Dorset Coastline around West Lulworth. This hike was the highlight for me on what was a very enjoyable two-day holiday.
The weather was warm and sunny, unusual for April in England. The sun, coinciding with the Easter break, attracted tourists in droves. In spite of this, we encountered very few people
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A view east, along the Dorset coastline, towards West Lulworth. There was a...
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An area designated as a nature reserve, free from the interference of...
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Janine, Mike and Vanessa walk off ahead of me whilst I take this shot.
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A couple here 'getting away from it all' -- what a wonderful spot to...
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Another glorious view looking east. I had to ask myself: 'Where...
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The walk along the cliff-edges was quite challenging, up and down like a...
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Looking west, this was a wonderful spot for photography. Notice the solitary...
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We can see why Country Walking magazine has labelled this part of...
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This is the famous and much-photographed Durdle Door, near Lulworth Cove.
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South Street, Wareham.
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The River Frome, Wareham, early morning in April 2003.
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I sometimes shoot into the light as this can help create a mood.
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Wareham and the Frome were still sleepy when I snapped these shots at about...
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The Bridge at Wareham.
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I was pleased with this shot. It was exactly the relaxed and...
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Wareham Town Hall. There were banners and posters in the windows...
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West Street, {I think} Wareham.
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Vanessa, Janine and Mike and the beginning of our 8.5 mile coastal hike.
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The Duke of Wellington is a lovely old pub in Wareham.
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Corfe Castle, viewed from what must be the most scenic car-park in England.
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A Corfe Castle street scene.
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Vanessa stands in front of Corfe Castle's Town Hall.
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The village square, Corfe Castle.
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What's better than to enjoy a pint in a pub with a view of the...
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Studland Bay.
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This photo near the beach at Studland belies the fact that the area...
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Vanessa and 'Yours Truly' taking in the views and of course,...
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A farm on our hiking route near West Lulworth.
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Three hikers clearly enjoying the sun, fresh air and gorgeous scenery.
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Mike and Janine and the Dorset coastline. Mike was looking surprisingly fit,...
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Vanessa and me and the Dorset coastline.
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Time to relax, mid-way through the long hike.
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