15th June 2018
Lazy morning sitting in the sun on the campsite (I managed to burn my knees), followed by lovely doorstop sandwiches at Ducks Cafe for lunch, although the roast beef and horseradish arrived disguised as a steak.
We then drove to Portland just south of Weymouth, famous for it’s limestone which was used in the construction of St Paul’s Cathedral and the United Nations Headquarters. We wandered around the cenotaph, Olympic Rings which marked the sailing events which were held here for the olympics in 2012, and Portland Bill lighthouse (which was closed the day we turned up) enjoying the great views and watching the seabirds soar. The seagulls frustrated me whilst trying to capture them in digital form (I must work on that) so we decided this was a good time for our first Dorset cream tea.
Then drove to the impossibly photogenic Lulworth Cove in the early evening, and walked along the beautiful coast path to Durdle Door (a limestone arch on the coast) and back in the warm evening sunshine. The stunning views and unusual geological features are absolutely worth the effort of the climb over a headland to reach the arch, even with the overpriced parking. Coming later in the day was also a good move as I imagine such a picturesque spot could become overcrowded at peak times.
