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31 August 2009

31 August 2009 - Seatown

Another leg on the way to completing the Dorset Coast Path walk. For this leg we started at Seatown and walked to West Bay and back.

Seatown Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

We started the walk at Seatown with cloud covering Golden Cap.

Seatown Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

As the walk progressed it started to brighten up. Looking east from near Thorncombe Beacon.

Common Toadflax Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

Common Toadflax

Eype Mouth Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

Descending down into Eype Mouth.

West Bay Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

Now approaching West Bay.

West Bay Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

Plenty of people out on this Bank Holiday Monday.

West Bay Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

The steep rise to East Cliff from West Bay.

West Bay Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

The Harbour.

West Bay Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

Turning round and heading back to Seatown. The path has several ups and downs before reaching Seatown.

Sea Heath West Bay Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

We found this Sea Heath on the side of the path at the foot of the walk out of West Bay.

Eype Mouth Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

Approaching Eype Mouth on the return journey.

Seatown Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

The view west to Portland from below Thorncombe Beacon.

Seatown Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

The steep climb back to the top of Thorcombe Beacon.

Seatown Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

A short rest on the way to the top to take picture.

Seatown Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

A tumuli and a familiar hill in the distance. Sloes Hill, which is close to the A35 west of Bridport.

Seatown Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

The top of Thorncombe Beacon.

Seatown Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

The three ups and downs on the way back down to Seatown. Golden Cap in the distance.

Seatown Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

Ridge Cliff. It looks like an ancient ditch runs across the hill.

Seatown Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

Downhill al the way now.

Seatown Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

Back at Seatown and no mist on Golden Cap anymore.

Seatown Dorset Coast Path Dorsetcamera

Time for a very refreshing drink before heading home.