BCP Council and New Forest District Council are asking local people to get involved in the development of a new strategy. The strategy will guide how the risk of flooding and erosion along the frontage of Christchurch Bay, from Hengistbury Head Long Groyne to Hurst Spit, encompassing Christchurch Harbour,...
The west side of Worbarrow Bay has more of interest. As with Worbarrow Bay mentioned in article 6 it is only accessible during most weekends and school holidays when the Lulworth Ranges are open. The area can be accessed from Lulworth Cove. Walk around the Cove and use the steps on the east side to reach the coastal footpath. Go through...
Kimmeridge has much of interest and one of the things to look out for is the oil well that has been producing since 1961. Despite being on the cliff top it is not particularly noticeable and is well camouflaged by drab paint. One of the most obvious things at the site is a nodding donkey pump...
A little over four months on since the footage of pollution in Blue Planet II shocked the nation, the fight against plastic continues on Bournemouth and Poole beaches.
Bass and Mackerel, as well as other local marine life are now two of the 600 marine species whose lives are directly...
This walk is best attempted when there is a low tide, especially a low spring tide (which occur around midday when there is a full moon and new moon).Slippery rocks also occur in places especially round the foot of Sandsfoot Castle so care should be taken.
The coastal section is on the southern side of a geological...
According to data gathered by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), there has been a 32% surge in jellyfish sightings along the coastlines of the United Kingdom.
During the period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, the most commonly observed jellyfish species were barrel jellyfish, accounting for 437 out...
This is the most scenic hike I have ever been on. The Jurassic coast, Old Harrys Rock and the Dancing ledge, Dorset - they’re all such amazing and beautiful areas to visit. Hiking 15 miles along this coastline was so brilliant and such a great experience for me. These...
Moving west from St Aldhelm’s Head the coast cuts north to form Chapman’s Pool. Here the Kimmeridge Clay is at sea level and erosion exposes interesting fossils, especially ammonites. These extinct creatures are related to Nautilus which can still be found in modern oceans but have survived for around 400 million years with...
Walking up the steps from St Oswald’s Bay you can return to the Coast Path or walk down into Durdle Cove. This is I think the unofficial name, the Ordnance Survey maps do not seem to give it a name!
You are likely to notice the remains of steps down to the beach...
Absolutely disgusted how Bournemouth beach was left this evening! Every bin was overflowing but the amount of rubbish that was just left on the sand was absolutely disgusting!
Nicky Meek
