WALKS IN DORSET at PORTLAND BILL. (THE JURASSIC COAST) (4K)

This is another video in my series “ Walks in Dorset” accompanied by my Whippet (Logan). In this episode, I take a walk in and around Portland Bill - the Southernmost point in Dorset, located 16 miles of Dorchester.
After parking my car at the car park near the lighthouse, I start my 3.5 mile circular route from the Obelisk which is located on the tip of the Bill. I then head West past Pulpit Rock and the MOD Magnetic Range - keeping to the South West Coastal Path - before turning North past the National Coastwatch Lookout and the old “Higher” lighthouse (now a holiday let).
Shortly after admiring the views over to Chesil beach in the West, I head across the Bill to the Eastern side to start my Southerly walk through the old quarries with great views of the sea. I get to explore Cave Hole before passing the old “Lower” Lighthouse (now a bird observatory), the Red crane and the old tramway.
I end up at the Lobster Pot Cafe (one of the top 25 most charming seaside cafes in the UK ….. according to the Daily Telegraph in 2015) for sausage & chips.
The weather was perfect for my walk - a sunny, bright Spring day.
Music by Original Spruce (Copyright owner). Permission for me to use this track has been given to me by the copyright owner. 2022. Tracks (in order of appearance in the video): 1) Marching the Moors, 2) Eko Eko , 3) Pemrokeshire, 4) Martin Down, 5) Nicely Stone & 6) No Time for Lillies. To download these tracks & other music by Original Spruce go to spruce1.bandcamp.com/album/fi...
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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I use a GOPRO HERO 7, 8 or 10 Black Action Camera (sometimes with a Gimbal) & a Rode microphone (either a “Shotgun” or a Rode Wireless Go) together with a Canon Powershot SX530 HS.

[@SH-lx6re]

A great informative video of the unique and beautiful Isle of Portland. Your video shows the dramatic history and beauty. Thanks for posting.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks and indeed thank you for watching.

[@cathpeterson1944]

breathtaking views at Portland 🤩

[@DaveFord]

The scenery around that part of the coast is quite amazing.

[@wiseowl6354]

Perfect video on a perfect day. Thank you both. ❤️

[@DaveFord]

Indeed - and the sausage & chips made a great ending to the walk!

[@lindajoy7208]

It's a thumbs-up from me. So enjoyable. I'm further around the coast and it's lovely to see the coastguard cottages. Dear Logan. Thank you 😊

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Linda and indeed thanks for watching.

[@Originalspruce]

A very dramatic coastal walk Dave. Really enjoyed the contrast to the inland walks👍

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Mark. Back to the South Downs this week!

[@drewski363]

Nice one Dave. Thanks for sharing this with us 👍

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Andy. :)

[@keithjoseph5671]

Amazing walk on the coast

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Keith. :)

[@tonycarbisnewmusic8741]

I enjoyed this Portland video Dave. Would like to see more of the island as I was born and still live here. There are so many points of interest and great views to be had. Well done.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Tony. I hope to go back and film a walk on the Northern side of the island some time for sure. Than you for watching.

[@ianwaudby7737]

Good evening Dave and Logan. I found this site fairly recently and I am so glad I did. I am now "Binge Watching" your series of walks around one of my favourite areas of England. I thought I was familiar with Dorset having stayed there on many occasions (I'm from East Yorkshire) but I realise now even after 30 years of visits I haven't even "scratched the surface". Your videos will now be used as the basis for future visits. Keep 'em coming ....

[@DaveFord]

Thank you & indeed welcome to the channel! I hope that you get to enjoy the future videos in the series. Thanks for watching.

[@gillhargrove6807]

Beautiful at Portland

[@DaveFord]

Certainly agree with you there, Gill. Thanks for watching.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Shashti (my Bengal) and I loved your video walk it brought back many memories of my visits to Portland. Shashi was especially interested in Logan and his new friend.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Dave! I know of another regular viewer who has a dog that always pricks his ears when he sees Logan on the big screen!

[@explorizmtv]

That was brilliant…Thank you! I first came across your videos with the bald explorer. I must say I very much enjoy them!

[@DaveFord]

Thank you and indeed welcome to the channel! I hope that you enjoy the future videos in the series. Thanks for watching.

[@thesolitarycyclist9005]

On the map Portland bears a remarkable resemblance to South America!

[@DaveFord]

Now you mention it .... indeed it does!

[@edwardgd2h303]

Dave this is great! I always thought you might like Portland Bill, it’s a really lovely location and your video has very much done it justice,

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Edward. Glad you enjoyed it .... it was a great place to explore.

[@jeanblemings5352]

Logan seemed quite unimpressed with your shaggy dog story at the cave hole! Portland always seems quite a singular place when I visit but very interesting and beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing!

[@DaveFord]

Yes, I think Logan was more interested in getting to the cafe for his sausage!

[@SkylarkFields]

Super video. I've walked both sides of the Bill so recognised much of what you showed. I've also seen the carving of the Roy Dog in Tout Quarry but have somehow not come across the grating you and Logan looked through where you told the story of the Roy Dog, so I found that all very interesting! what beautiful weather you had that day - the sea did indeed look wonderful.

[@DaveFord]

The Cave Hole is very impressive to view through the grate - nature is an amazing thing at times.

[@philc8216]

Hi Dave, another hugely enjoyable video, thank you. I wonder, if the opportunity arises, whether you would be able to do a walk around the 'top' of the island? The views looking over Fortuneswell and across the causeway are spectacular and there’s plenty of history too. Just a thought! 🙂

[@DaveFord]

I certainly hope to do the "other half" of the island on another visit Phil - there is so much to explore there.

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Looked like a beautiful day Dave. Not many squirrels for Logan to watch, due to the lack of trees. I saw that old crane on your Facebook page, but I didn’t know what it was used for. When you met the other whippet, I think you used the word ‘lighter’ or ‘sighter ‘ or something similar. I probably misheard what you said, so maybe you can clarify for me. Logan is a very gentle eater. He never snatches food out of your hand and he took his time with that sausage.

[@DaveFord]

I used the word "Sighthound" - basically hounds that, originally, were bred for hunting primarily by speed & sight rather than scent & endurance as endurance hounds do. The main sighthound breeds are Greyhounds, Whippets & Salukis but there are many others. Yes, it was a super day and the sun really brought out the blue in the sea.

[@MrOldways]

The `migrant` barge & the 500 odd men it will house will put an end to anyone, my family included, from any more visits.

[@DaveFord]

It has certainly attracted a lot of attention for sure.