WALKS IN DORSET at CHAPMAN'S POOL
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- In this episode of my series “ Walks Dorset” , I take a “Winter”walk to Chapman's Pool. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.
I start my 5 mile circular walk from the free car park located to the West of the village of Kingston (which is about 2 miles South of Corfe Castle). Heading southwards, I wander through “The Plantation” before meeting a ridge where I get to enjoy some stunning views over the Encombe Estate (including an Obelisk!).
At Houns-Tout Cliff , there are some splendid views to be had looking over to the West including Swyre Head (the highest point on the Isle of Burbeck).
I then head East, following the South West Coast Path, down some steep steps to a valley before initially heading inland and then back towards the sea, to approach Chapman's Pool on the Eastern side.
After negotiation a “challenging” path, I finally make it to Chapman's Pool Beach - a super place to look for fossils and to enjoy a wander.
I make my way around to the far Eastern side of the bay to check out the old fishing huts (that once housed a lifeboat in the 19th century).
My homeward leg takes me on a footpath along the side of a hill, back to Kingston where I finish my walk at the Scott Arms. The pub has a beer garden at the back with incredible views of Corfe Castle in the North.
I should point out that there are a couple of sections on the walk that are very steep and indeed on the final path to the beach there is a rope to assist folk with going up AND down on the route. If you do struggle with walking on uneven ground and steep gradients then it probably is not the walk for you. It is also important not to get to close to the base of the cliffs that surround Chapman's Pool as there are regular rockfalls.
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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We both thank you and Logan for bring us that most Wonderful video!😊
That pool was great and we so enjoyed the music!
We really appreciate your mountaineering to bring us all those surprises!
A fossil beach, watching Logan exploring and having soo much fun and those views!
Ending with a pint and crisps! Brilliant!😊
Thank you Susan. That one had a few challenging climbs!
Look at Logan’s happy tail when he finally gets to the beach ❤❤
Logan does love a dip!
Another great walk. Thank you.
Hi Dave and Logan 👋🏻 Walking with you both is a wonderful relaxing time . Love how you show us so many aspects of the area you walk in. The history behind each area is amazing and we all learn so much . The views are spectacular. What beautiful homes to see. Kylie would be pleased to see you put that picture up Dave. 😀
Thanks Melissa. That section of the Jurassic Coast really is amazing for the views for sure!
In the 70's we spent family summer holidays camping near Swanage and visited Chapman's Pool a few times. There was a car park at the top and the path down to the beach followed the stream until one year there was a massive landslip and it was closed off to the public. On a hot summer's day it was a proper suntrap, the gentle sea breeze hid the effects of the sun and on one occasion around half of us ended up with sunstroke. Lots of lobster faced campers spreading calamine lotion on themselves.
What a lovely story - thanks for sharing it. It can be very peaceful down on the beach there as it is not the most straightforward of routes down (or back up!).
Beautiful walk in Dorset, absolute gorgeous scenery
Thank you.
Great walk, I think the view from the pub is the best in England let alone Dorset! Cheers. Mike
Thank you so much for your Super Thanks Mike, that is very kind of you. Yes I agree, that view is quite something .... especially on a warm, sunny day!
Hello to both of you. You are so LUCKY to enjoy these views. Better going down the steps...Would be so hard going up. This whole walk was just wonderful. Enjoy the pint. Thank You. so much.
Thank you Lavinia. We enjoyed our visit to the Scott Arms!
Just delightful, sailed past but never stopped there. Will do it soon and also easier on the knees 😊 thank you Dave and Logan.
That sounds like an excellent way to visit the beach!
Thank you for such a wonderful walk. Going to Chappers will always be a favourite for me. unable to get there now - I don't think the wheelchair would do too well!! I so enjoyed your virtual walk, and the commentary that went with it. 😆🥰😆
Thanks for your kind comments and indeed thank you for watching.
Awesome walk with stunning views in the countryside of england
Thank you Keith. :)
Well, alas part of that downward path that strained your knees is no more, it passed away in natures landslip back in Nov 23, made a nice slope though, but they still have not repaired it maybe the landowner does not want them shifting it on to his patch for insurance reasons, although have seen people going down and up that way regardless. Lovely video of everchanging landscapes it is nice that such history is recorded, good job.
Thank you for the updated information about the route down to the Pool.
Yet another superb video, Dave. Looking forward to the bluebells around Pamphill and Kingston Lacy too!
Thanks Kev. Yes, Spring really is just around the corner .... just would like to see some more sun now!
Hi Dave very enjoyable video it looked like very hard work but I bet it was all worth
Thanks Craig. Yes, those steps were quite a challenge!
Great video as always Dave and Logan 🙂
Thank you and indeed thanks for watching.
Brilliant video! We are actually planning to visit Chapmans Pool in a few days for some fossil hunting. The weathers meant to be sour, but that's never put us off before. Looking forward to it. 😁
Thanks Lee. Hope your trip goes well. I expect that the path down to the Chapman's Pool beach will be slippery / muddy after all this recent rain. There is a "firmer" track that goes down to the "Fishermen's huts" on the Eastern side of the beach (you would need to scramble across some rocks from the huts to walk back along the beach) but I am not 100% sure if it is a private track or if there is general public access on it as it doesn't show as being a public footpath on the OS map (so I will just point it out as an observation!).
@@DaveFord Thanks for the advise. I think we're all excited for the scramble down the muddy steps that you climbed down! If that goes how I think it will, I expect we'll be covered in mud taking the walk of shame back up firm route😂
Dave, I was assured by a local I met in Kingston one day whilst on a ramble, that Houns Tout is actually pronounced Houns Toot. Now I'm not sure if he was just pulling my leg or if it's correct. Just saying. Your walks make me both happy and sad. Happy because they bring back memories of walks carried out by a younger version of myself, sad because I'm no longer able to do them. However the work that you put into the research, and the camera-work and narration more than make up for any sadness on my part. And Logan is the icing on the cake (we all know the real star of your videos!) I agree with you about the 'Compass, surprised you didn't drive around. Last time I ventured into the Scott Arms, I quickly ventured out again having seen the price list, for beer and food 😲
The Square & Compass is a splendid pub for sure. I wanted to end this particular video at the Scott Arms so that I could show the viewers the super views North over to Corfe Castle from the pub garden - magnificent on a sunny day!
Thank you. Enjoyed this.
Thank you Constance.
I hate to think how many times you had to go up and down those steps to get the walking by shots!! I love Chapman's Pool but have never been brave enough to actually go down to beach as I believe the path down is seriously sketchy. I have walked past that obelisk before on the way to Swyre head. A super area to walk in but very hilly! Thanks for video - loved seeing Logan exploring the beach.
Thanks Jean. Yes, it wasn't easy filming that "hill" section!
Another great walk and great scenery Dave. So good to watch. 😊
Thank you Mark. Glad you enjoyed it.
Stunning area Dave ,I have not been to that part of Dorset . Those steps look bad ,and I thought going up Colmers Hill was step .Kingston and Corfe what more could you want for a scenic view.
Logan & I are planning on walking a route at Colmer's Hill later on this year.
@@DaveFord If you go the pubs a thatched one if open .The barn complex has shops and maps to Colmers .But you can go up the lane leading to Hell lane and go over the gate to the field ,go right ,to the hedge and then you are at colmers .
Fabulous walk again Dave, we were in Kimmeridge Bay last summer and it was beautiful there. Have you ever done a walk which includes West Lulworth? We passed through there and were amazed at how lovely it was.
Thanks Charlton. Logan & I plan to do a couple of walks in the Lulworth area this Summer.
@@DaveFord That will be so nice to watch. Enjoy the spring and summer months ahead.
Thanks Dave and Logan for another wonderful walk full of memories. The first part of the walk is called 'The Golden Bowl?' looking down into the valley. We did this walk in February 2003 and had a superb pub lunch at the Scott Arms with a tuna mayonnaise sandwich special.
Thank you Al. Yes I think that you are correct regarding "The Golden Bowl". The Scott Arms is such a lovely place to finish a walk!
Fantastic filming and presenting as usual Dave. I loved the views on the ridge and Logan running. I looked up the black cliffs on the beach... dolomite and black calcite. Those steps down from the ridge!! 😲. The things you do for your lovely viewers! Thank you!
Thanks Cathy. Logan & I had a lot of fun filming that one!
We would love to go down to Chapmans Pool, but those steps looked formidable. That aside, a lovely walk. Thanks Dave.
Thanks Lionel. Yes, that last bit down to Chapman's Pool is not easy for sure. I was glad that we made it down to the beach though as it was a great place to explore.
Many thanks Dave. This one is on my bucket list for late spring/early summer. I hear it's quite steep but I guess that's the price you pay to keep grockles at bay. 😂
Yes that last stretch down on to the beach isn't easy but on the plus side it does mean that it doesn't get too busy compared to other parts of the Jurassic Coast.
Good stuff...please tk know tbe stepped descent from Hounds Tout is still open!
Thanks for the update!
Hello Dave hope you’re ok no video this Friday hope you and your family are well missed not having a video. God bless Ralph and Sheila
Hello Ralph. Yes, all well. No video this week due to a combination of my car being "off the road" for a few weeks (having work done on it at the garage) & the recent poor weather. There will be another "walk video" being published next Friday. Cheers. Dave.
Hello Dave glad your ok hope it’s nothing to seriously wrong with the car God bless
@@DaveFord so glad everything is ok Dave. I was worried also . Hope you are back out walking soon. Take care Dave and give Logan a hug from me. 💕
All those steps and having to do it twice with the camera setting up and then recuperating it. Never mind about Logan. What an actor. Hope he didn't moan.
I think that is the steepest set of steps that we have met on the series so far!