Tag Archives: beach

75 – Poole Harbour to Studland

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Wingclipped

The weather was not on our side today.  Rain was forecast for lunchtime and into the afternoon.  Still, surely that left enough time for a morning walk?  And we were at the start of the South West Coast Path – … Continue reading →

Posted in Dorset | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

71g – Hengistbury Head (bottom of) to Southbourne

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Wingclipped

My car stinks.  Barnacles cluster along the bottom of the doors.  Limpets have attached themselves to the windscreen.  Crabs scuttle under the seats whenever we get in.  Seaweed hangs from the ceiling and drips on us as we drive along.  The car … Continue reading →

Posted in Dorset | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

63d – Hayling Island Part IV

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Wingclipped

As we strolled along Hayling Island beach we got buzzed by a low-flying aircraft – look out!  Here it comes for another pass! Phew  That was close! For a good 20 minutes or so this aircraft circled over the beach.  It … Continue reading →

Posted in Hampshire, Islands | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

63c – Hayling Island Part III

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Wingclipped

How can I explain how pleased we were to be back at the coast?  By submitting the photographic evidence! The minute we arrived back at the coast Ben and Catherine, who are exceptionally good at arguing when they want to, … Continue reading →

Posted in Hampshire, Islands | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

58d – Selsey to Bracklesham

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Wingclipped

As we walked out of Selsey and reached its northwestern outskirts, the clouds cleared and were replaced with a glorious shade of deepest blue.  How did that happen?  Not half an hour ago we were sheltering from a blustery squall … Continue reading →

Posted in West Sussex | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

56a – Littlehampton Part IV

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Wingclipped

What with birthday parties, descending relatives, a weekend away, Scotland trips and foreign holidays all out of the way (for a short while) we finally had time to get back to our Coastal Path.  We are now travelling for over 4 hours … Continue reading →

Posted in West Sussex | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

52d – Brighton Part V

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Wingclipped

We dragged ourselves away from the pier entertainments to continue our way west.  As we walked back down the planks of the pier the seagulls glided overhead, hoping to swoop down and pick up stray scraps of food.  Occasionally, one … Continue reading →

Posted in East Sussex | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

52b – Brighton Part III

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Wingclipped

Sat at the foot of Brighton Pier is the Brighton Wheel, an attraction that was installed in October 2011 and which has planning permission to stay in place until 2016. As we walked up to it, we decided it looked … Continue reading →

Posted in East Sussex | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

46a – Norman’s Bay to Pevensey Bay

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Wingclipped

We arrived back at Norman’s Bay and continued our journey west.  Martello Tower #55 had stood bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun last night.  Today it stood crisp and clean against the morning sky.  It had clearly … Continue reading →

Posted in East Sussex | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

38d – Sandgate to Hythe

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Wingclipped

The journey between Sandgate and Hythe is pleasant enough but uneventful, to say the least.  With a shingle beach to the left, and open land with a golf course to the right, the red tarmac promenade cuts straight through the middle.  There … Continue reading →

Posted in Kent | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment