WALKS IN DORSET at SUTTON POYNTZ AND OSMINGTON (& WHITE HORSE HILL) (4K)

In this episode of my series “Walks in Dorset”, I take a 5 mile circular walk from Sutton Poyntz - which is located 5 miles South of Dorchester & 4 miles North of Weymouth. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.
I parked my car at the Northern end of Sutton Poyntz and started my walk with a quick wander through the village, passing by The Springhead pub, the delightful mill pond and Sutton Mill.
My route then took me Eastwards along a footpath towards the village of Osmington - basically following the course of the River Jordan. Along the way I had some fantastic views North to the iconic Osmington White horse, carved out up on the side of White Horse Hill.
At Osmington, I joined the South Dorset Ridgeway and headed North up to the top of White Horse Hill.
There were some great views to enjoy at the top, looking over to Weymouth Bay and the Isle of Portland. Now on the Hardy Way, I headed Westwards, around the top of Spring Bottom and across West Hill to my next destination - the Iron Age Hillfort at Chalbury.
Following a footpath around the bottom of the hillfort, I started my return leg, Eastwards, back to Sutton Poyntz.
My final destination was the Springhead pub in the village.
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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[@eldred1809]

Lovely walking territory Dave, superb views too. "Well.... (sigh), nearly opening time at the pub" - classic, Dave, get your priorities right!

[@DaveFord]

Oh yes ..... vital to be aware of opening times!

[@beckie2399]

I enjoy Logan's walks a lot...yours too, Dave. :D

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Beckie.

[@markshrimpton3138]

It’s become a Friday evening routine - a pleasurable one - to watch your most recent walk. The stone in that part of Dorset is so mellow. I could have remained on that bench at the beginning and watched the water lazily meandering past. I’d probably be there now.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Mark. I just loved that Mill Pond.

[@simon-oy6um]

Your in my old home ground 😂the old waterworks had two fellahs working there ,regulars in the spring head and were knicknamed ebb and flow 😂😂all yuppieland now 😢joyce pittman had a riding stable there all too posh now 😮

[@DaveFord]

What a lovely village to live in.

[@melissaphillips3088]

Dave this walk was so beautiful.The scenery is breathtaking. Views like this is to be treasured always. Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous countryside with us. Just can’t say enough about how pretty this area is. ☀️

[@craigmarsh3221]

Good afternoon Dave very enjoyable video stunning scenery lovely views the very best channel on KZbin 😊

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Craig. :)

[@JimNicholls]

Another great video, Dave. Good to know that unspoilt villages like that still exist.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Jim.

[@bosse641]

Lovely English village. Would love to live there in a cozy old little house. And a very nice area for walking.

[@DaveFord]

It is a beautiful part of the county for sure.

[@catherineshipley5799]

Loving these walks

[@elizabethholt9734]

What a fantastic walk we had today Dave. The village of Sutton Poyntz is such a beautiful and charming village set beneath the hills. We enjoyed some absolutely stunning views especially at the top of the White Horse Hill. This is where we had a cuppa and enjoyed spectacular views out to Weymouth harbour and Portland. Yet another stupendous walk that we would never have found if not for you Dave.

[@DaveFord]

So glad that you had a great walk and got to see those views. Thanks for watching.

[@AnyoneForToast]

Well I say, Mr Logan, you and yer mate Dave made that mill pond look rather Lilliputian. How charming. Some lovely long range camera shots too.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. It is such a charming village - a great place for a wander.

[@jeanblemings5352]

Another great video. Thank you. Amusing to see the restored water pump had a yellow H water hydrant sign by it. I stayed in Preston once under the slopes of a hill fort whilst visiting the Weymouth area and had a stroll up to Sutton Poynz whilst waiting for bus as I was early at bus stop. I must also have walked that ridge many years ago when I was doing the inland leg of the SWCP from W Bexington to Osmington Mills.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Jean. There are some lovely walks around that area.

[@keithjoseph5671]

Awesome walk in the countryside with lots of beautiful views and a amazing little village

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Keith. The views from the ridge are stunning .... on a clear day!

[@SkylarkFields]

Enjoyed watching this lovely walk, thank you!

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. :)

[@cherryblossom6087]

Thanks so much Dave🙌 Love your channel and Logan is fab🐶 Take Care♥️🙏

[@DaveFord]

Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.

[@yvonnefarrell1029]

That walk would make a poet out of anyone. Thanks and cheers!😊

[@DaveFord]

Yes indeed - I can see where Hardy got his inspiration from!

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Beautiful countryside, Dave. And those views from top of the hill towards Weymouth Bay were outstanding. Great to have a pub open too. All too often they tend to be closed unexpectedly. Thanks for taking us along with you.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Lionel. The pub was splendid.

[@janetschneider3462]

Very interesting. I was born in Preston, now live in new jersey, usa

[@DaveFord]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@timothynoble4347]

Those views toward the sea are astonishingly gorgeous!

[@DaveFord]

They certainly are ..... even more so in glorious sunny weather!

[@mattphillips9107]

Another great video on our home turf 😊 thank you Dave and Logan 👍

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Matt.

[@cathpeterson1944]

beautiful scenery and lovely walk along the foot paths, amazing views from the hills

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Cath. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@windyngw]

lovely video looks like we have to find this one

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. It is such a pretty village.

[@gparry42]

What a lovely walk Dave, thankyou.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Gareth.

[@melissaphillips3088]

What a gorgeous area Dave . Just can’t believe how beautiful this place is. Seeing this makes me see why you love these walks. We are so lucky to have you and Logan taking us along with you. Much appreciated Dave and Logan. 👏🏻 Enjoy your day ☀️

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Melissa. One of the prettiest villages in Dorset for sure!

[@melissaphillips3088]

@@DaveFord so true Dave . I just loved it.

[@militarymodellerpaul5932]

Great walk Dave

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. :)