Dorset Coastal Walk - Abbotsbury-Chesil Beach-Abbotsbury Castle round
Our video is a guided coaslal walk in West Dorset from Abbotsbury, a gateway village on the Jurassic Coast and steeped in history. Starting from the village car park we visit St. Nicholas Church, a thatched Tithe Barn at the site of Abbotsbury Abbey and St. Catherine's Chapel on the hill before we head off down Chesil Beach to West Bexington. We return to Abbotsbury via the site of Abbotsbury Castle an Iron Age hill fort. This is a moderate walk approx 8.75 mile allow 3 hours 5 mins.
Abbotsbury Swannery in July 2017, New Barn road, Abbotsbury, Dorset. DT3 4JG. England. ( 1 )
Abbotsbury is a village and civil parish in the English county of pictureque Dorset. It is in the West Dorset district and is situated about 1 mile ( 1.6 km ) inland from the English Channel coast. In the 2011 census the civil parish had a population of 481. The coastline within Abbotsbury parish includes a section of Chesil Beach, an 18-mile ( 29 km ) barrier beach which is part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.Abbotsbury is known for its Swannery, subtropical gardens and surviving abbey buildings, including St Catherine's Chapel, a 14th-century pilgrimage chapel that stands on a hill between the village and the coast. Much of Abbotsbury, including Chesil Beach, the Swannery and subtropical gardens, is owned by the Ilchester Estate, which owns 61 square kilometres ( or 15,000 acres ) of land in Dorset.
This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans, spread over a site of some 25 acres. A visit to the Swannery is considered one of the finest things to do in Dorset. The Swannery was established by Benedictine Monks who built a monastery at Abbotsbury during the 1040’s. The monks farmed the swans to produce food for their lavish Dorset banquets. St Peter’s monastery was destroyed in 1539, during the dissolution. Some of the ruins are still visible around St Nicolas’ Church in the village. Since that time, the Swannery has been under the stewardship of the Ilchester Estates. I visited this Swannery in July 2017. Having only gone the cafe as a motorbike ride many years earlier. It was a beautifully sunny day when we arrived around 02.00pm. So sadly I did not have much time to visit the Tropical Gardens or the Childrens Farm further along the narrow road into the Swannery. By this time the small swans were grey in colour but there were so many of them. Be very careful of getting to near to the grown up Swans when they are with their flocks. They get a bit nasty hissing and rearing if you get too near. Trying to get close ups is not easy and you take your life in your hands with these huge 7 foot ( about 2.15 metres ) or so wingspan swans. They can do a lot of damage if they attack you. You are warned to to feed or approach the Swans before you enter.
Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset, near Dorchester has become one of the most popular things to do for the family visiting Dorset. Located on the dramatic Dorset Coast, this unique natural wildlife habitat is also popular with film makers and has been used as a location for Harry Potter filming. So if your family is looking for unusual things to do on holiday in Dorset, come to the Swannery and help hand feed 600 swans at 12.00 noon and 4.00 pm daily, or try out giant maze ( the largest willow maze in Dorset ), swing on the swinging nests play area, at the Kennels café or browse our quality gift shop. Parking is free also. The swans at Abbotsbury are all free flying: this is a sanctuary, not a zoo. There are no cages but there are pens for the family swans to keep them all together. On that day Birds of Prey were on display from Wessex Bird of Prey Rescue. A chance to see some beautiful birds of prey. Next to it was Giant Swan Maze. Further on a huge Bouncing Bomb is on display from the Barnes Wallis Dambusters in World War 2. Pedal Go karts for the kids to keep them quiet can be seen here also.
One and a half miles ( 2.4 km ) northwest of the village, at the top of Wears Hill, are the earthworks of Abbotsbury Castle, an Iron Age hill fort. The earthworks cover a roughly triangular area of about 10 acres , of which about 4.5 acres are inside the ramparts In the 10th century a charter of King Edmund records a granting of land at Abbedesburi, a name which indicates the land may have once belonged to an abbot. In 1086 in the Domesday Book Abbotsbury was recorded as Abedesberie or Abodesberie; it had 62 households, 16 plough lands, 32 acres of meadow and 2 mills. It was in the hundred of Uggescombe and the lords and tenants-in-chief were Abbotsbury Abbey and Hawise, wife of Hugh son of Grip. Abbotsbury Abbey existed for 500 years, but was destroyed in the dissolution, although the abbey barn survived. Stone from the abbey was used in the construction of many buildings in the village, including the house of Abbotsbury's new owner, Sir Giles Strangways.
Abbotsbury Swannery in July 2017, New Barn road, Abbotsbury, Dorset. DT3 4JG. England. ( 2 )
Abbotsbury is a village and civil parish in the English county of pictureque Dorset. It is in the West Dorset district and is situated about 1 mile ( 1.6 km ) inland from the English Channel coast. In the 2011 census the civil parish had a population of 481. The coastline within Abbotsbury parish includes a section of Chesil Beach, an 18-mile ( 29 km ) barrier beach which is part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.Abbotsbury is known for its Swannery, subtropical gardens and surviving abbey buildings, including St Catherine's Chapel, a 14th-century pilgrimage chapel that stands on a hill between the village and the coast. Much of Abbotsbury, including Chesil Beach, the Swannery and subtropical gardens, is owned by the Ilchester Estate, which owns 61 square kilometres ( or 15,000 acres ) of land in Dorset.
This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans, spread over a site of some 25 acres. A visit to the Swannery is considered one of the finest things to do in Dorset. The Swannery was established by Benedictine Monks who built a monastery at Abbotsbury during the 1040’s. The monks farmed the swans to produce food for their lavish Dorset banquets. St Peter’s monastery was destroyed in 1539, during the dissolution. Some of the ruins are still visible around St Nicolas’ Church in the village. Since that time, the Swannery has been under the stewardship of the Ilchester Estates. I visited this Swannery in July 2017. Having only gone the cafe as a motorbike ride many years earlier. It was a beautifully sunny day when we arrived around 02.00pm. So sadly I did not have much time to visit the Tropical Gardens or the Childrens Farm further along the narrow road into the Swannery. By this time the small swans were grey in colour but there were so many of them. Be very careful of getting to near to the grown up Swans when they are with their flocks. They get a bit nasty hissing and rearing if you get too near. Trying to get close ups is not easy and you take your life in your hands with these huge 7 foot ( about 2.15 metres ) or so wingspan swans. They can do a lot of damage if they attack you. You are warned to to feed or approach the Swans before you enter.
Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset, near Dorchester has become one of the most popular things to do for the family visiting Dorset. Located on the dramatic Dorset Coast, this unique natural wildlife habitat is also popular with film makers and has been used as a location for Harry Potter filming. So if your family is looking for unusual things to do on holiday in Dorset, come to the Swannery and help hand feed 600 swans at 12.00 noon and 4.00 pm daily, or try out giant maze ( the largest willow maze in Dorset ), swing on the swinging nests play area, at the Kennels café or browse our quality gift shop. Parking is free also. The swans at Abbotsbury are all free flying: this is a sanctuary, not a zoo. There are no cages but there are pens for the family swans to keep them all together. On that day Birds of Prey were on display from Wessex Bird of Prey Rescue. A chance to see some beautiful birds of prey. Next to it was Giant Swan Maze. Further on a huge Bouncing Bomb is on display from the Barnes Wallis Dambusters in World War 2. Pedal Go karts for the kids to keep them quiet can be seen here also.
One and a half miles ( 2.4 km ) northwest of the village, at the top of Wears Hill, are the earthworks of Abbotsbury Castle, an Iron Age hill fort. The earthworks cover a roughly triangular area of about 10 acres , of which about 4.5 acres are inside the ramparts In the 10th century a charter of King Edmund records a granting of land at Abbedesburi, a name which indicates the land may have once belonged to an abbot. In 1086 in the Domesday Book Abbotsbury was recorded as Abedesberie or Abodesberie; it had 62 households, 16 plough lands, 32 acres of meadow and 2 mills. It was in the hundred of Uggescombe and the lords and tenants-in-chief were Abbotsbury Abbey and Hawise, wife of Hugh son of Grip. Abbotsbury Abbey existed for 500 years, but was destroyed in the dissolution, although the abbey barn survived. Stone from the abbey was used in the construction of many buildings in the village, including the house of Abbotsbury's new owner, Sir Giles Strangways.
Abbotsbury Swannery in July 2017, New Barn road, Abbotsbury, Dorset. DT3 4JG. England. ( 3 )
Abbotsbury is a village and civil parish in the English county of pictureque Dorset. It is in the West Dorset district and is situated about 1 mile ( 1.6 km ) inland from the English Channel coast. In the 2011 census the civil parish had a population of 481. The coastline within Abbotsbury parish includes a section of Chesil Beach, an 18-mile ( 29 km ) barrier beach which is part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.Abbotsbury is known for its Swannery, subtropical gardens and surviving abbey buildings, including St Catherine's Chapel, a 14th-century pilgrimage chapel that stands on a hill between the village and the coast. Much of Abbotsbury, including Chesil Beach, the Swannery and subtropical gardens, is owned by the Ilchester Estate, which owns 61 square kilometres ( or 15,000 acres ) of land in Dorset.
This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans, spread over a site of some 25 acres. A visit to the Swannery is considered one of the finest things to do in Dorset. The Swannery was established by Benedictine Monks who built a monastery at Abbotsbury during the 1040’s. The monks farmed the swans to produce food for their lavish Dorset banquets. St Peter’s monastery was destroyed in 1539, during the dissolution. Some of the ruins are still visible around St Nicolas’ Church in the village. Since that time, the Swannery has been under the stewardship of the Ilchester Estates. I visited this Swannery in July 2017. Having only gone the cafe as a motorbike ride many years earlier. It was a beautifully sunny day when we arrived around 02.00pm. So sadly I did not have much time to visit the Tropical Gardens or the Childrens Farm further along the narrow road into the Swannery. By this time the small swans were grey in colour but there were so many of them. Be very careful of getting to near to the grown up Swans when they are with their flocks. They get a bit nasty hissing and rearing if you get too near. Trying to get close ups is not easy and you take your life in your hands with these huge 7 foot ( about 2.15 metres ) or so wingspan swans. They can do a lot of damage if they attack you. You are warned to to feed or approach the Swans before you enter.
Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset, near Dorchester has become one of the most popular things to do for the family visiting Dorset. Located on the dramatic Dorset Coast, this unique natural wildlife habitat is also popular with film makers and has been used as a location for Harry Potter filming. So if your family is looking for unusual things to do on holiday in Dorset, come to the Swannery and help hand feed 600 swans at 12.00 noon and 4.00 pm daily, or try out giant maze ( the largest willow maze in Dorset ), swing on the swinging nests play area, at the Kennels café or browse our quality gift shop. Parking is free also. The swans at Abbotsbury are all free flying: this is a sanctuary, not a zoo. There are no cages but there are pens for the family swans to keep them all together. On that day Birds of Prey were on display from Wessex Bird of Prey Rescue. A chance to see some beautiful birds of prey. Next to it was Giant Swan Maze. Further on a huge Bouncing Bomb is on display from the Barnes Wallis Dambusters in World War 2. Pedal Go karts for the kids to keep them quiet can be seen here also.
One and a half miles ( 2.4 km ) northwest of the village, at the top of Wears Hill, are the earthworks of Abbotsbury Castle, an Iron Age hill fort. The earthworks cover a roughly triangular area of about 10 acres , of which about 4.5 acres are inside the ramparts In the 10th century a charter of King Edmund records a granting of land at Abbedesburi, a name which indicates the land may have once belonged to an abbot. In 1086 in the Domesday Book Abbotsbury was recorded as Abedesberie or Abodesberie; it had 62 households, 16 plough lands, 32 acres of meadow and 2 mills. It was in the hundred of Uggescombe and the lords and tenants-in-chief were Abbotsbury Abbey and Hawise, wife of Hugh son of Grip. Abbotsbury Abbey existed for 500 years, but was destroyed in the dissolution, although the abbey barn survived. Stone from the abbey was used in the construction of many buildings in the village, including the house of Abbotsbury's new owner, Sir Giles Strangways.
Abbotsbury Swannery
A Visit to Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset England - Summer 2013.
This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans, spread over a site of some 25 acres. A visit to the Swannery is considered one of the best things to do in Dorset.
The Swannery was established by Benedictine Monks who built a monastery at Abbotsbury during the 1040s. The monks farmed the swans to produce food for their lavish Dorset banquets. St Peter’s monastery was destroyed in 1539, during the dissolution. Some of the ruins are still visible around St Nicolas’ Church in the village. Since that time, the Swannery has been under the stewardship of the Ilchester Estates
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Abbotsbury Swannery in July 2017, New Barn road, Abbotsbury, Dorset. DT3 4JG. England. ( 4 )
Abbotsbury is a village and civil parish in the English county of pictureque Dorset. It is in the West Dorset district and is situated about 1 mile ( 1.6 km ) inland from the English Channel coast. In the 2011 census the civil parish had a population of 481. The coastline within Abbotsbury parish includes a section of Chesil Beach, an 18-mile ( 29 km ) barrier beach which is part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.Abbotsbury is known for its Swannery, subtropical gardens and surviving abbey buildings, including St Catherine's Chapel, a 14th-century pilgrimage chapel that stands on a hill between the village and the coast. Much of Abbotsbury, including Chesil Beach, the Swannery and subtropical gardens, is owned by the Ilchester Estate, which owns 61 square kilometres ( or 15,000 acres ) of land in Dorset.
This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans, spread over a site of some 25 acres. A visit to the Swannery is considered one of the finest things to do in Dorset. The Swannery was established by Benedictine Monks who built a monastery at Abbotsbury during the 1040’s. The monks farmed the swans to produce food for their lavish Dorset banquets. St Peter’s monastery was destroyed in 1539, during the dissolution. Some of the ruins are still visible around St Nicolas’ Church in the village. Since that time, the Swannery has been under the stewardship of the Ilchester Estates. I visited this Swannery in July 2017. Having only gone the cafe as a motorbike ride many years earlier. It was a beautifully sunny day when we arrived around 02.00pm. So sadly I did not have much time to visit the Tropical Gardens or the Childrens Farm further along the narrow road into the Swannery. By this time the small swans were grey in colour but there were so many of them. Be very careful of getting to near to the grown up Swans when they are with their flocks. They get a bit nasty hissing and rearing if you get too near. Trying to get close ups is not easy and you take your life in your hands with these huge 7 foot ( about 2.15 metres ) or so wingspan swans. They can do a lot of damage if they attack you. You are warned to to feed or approach the Swans before you enter.
Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset, near Dorchester has become one of the most popular things to do for the family visiting Dorset. Located on the dramatic Dorset Coast, this unique natural wildlife habitat is also popular with film makers and has been used as a location for Harry Potter filming. So if your family is looking for unusual things to do on holiday in Dorset, come to the Swannery and help hand feed 600 swans at 12.00 noon and 4.00 pm daily, or try out giant maze ( the largest willow maze in Dorset ), swing on the swinging nests play area, at the Kennels café or browse our quality gift shop. Parking is free also. The swans at Abbotsbury are all free flying: this is a sanctuary, not a zoo. There are no cages but there are pens for the family swans to keep them all together. On that day Birds of Prey were on display from Wessex Bird of Prey Rescue. A chance to see some beautiful birds of prey. Next to it was Giant Swan Maze. Further on a huge Bouncing Bomb is on display from the Barnes Wallis Dambusters in World War 2. Pedal Go karts for the kids to keep them quiet can be seen here also.
One and a half miles ( 2.4 km ) northwest of the village, at the top of Wears Hill, are the earthworks of Abbotsbury Castle, an Iron Age hill fort. The earthworks cover a roughly triangular area of about 10 acres , of which about 4.5 acres are inside the ramparts In the 10th century a charter of King Edmund records a granting of land at Abbedesburi, a name which indicates the land may have once belonged to an abbot. In 1086 in the Domesday Book Abbotsbury was recorded as Abedesberie or Abodesberie; it had 62 households, 16 plough lands, 32 acres of meadow and 2 mills. It was in the hundred of Uggescombe and the lords and tenants-in-chief were Abbotsbury Abbey and Hawise, wife of Hugh son of Grip. Abbotsbury Abbey existed for 500 years, but was destroyed in the dissolution, although the abbey barn survived. Stone from the abbey was used in the construction of many buildings in the village, including the house of Abbotsbury's new owner, Sir Giles Strangways.
Abbotsbury Swannery in July 2017, New Barn road, Abbotsbury, Dorset. DT3 4JG. England. ( 5 )
Abbotsbury is a village and civil parish in the English county of pictureque Dorset. It is in the West Dorset district and is situated about 1 mile ( 1.6 km ) inland from the English Channel coast. In the 2011 census the civil parish had a population of 481. The coastline within Abbotsbury parish includes a section of Chesil Beach, an 18-mile ( 29 km ) barrier beach which is part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.Abbotsbury is known for its Swannery, subtropical gardens and surviving abbey buildings, including St Catherine's Chapel, a 14th-century pilgrimage chapel that stands on a hill between the village and the coast. Much of Abbotsbury, including Chesil Beach, the Swannery and subtropical gardens, is owned by the Ilchester Estate, which owns 61 square kilometres ( or 15,000 acres ) of land in Dorset.
This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans, spread over a site of some 25 acres. A visit to the Swannery is considered one of the finest things to do in Dorset. The Swannery was established by Benedictine Monks who built a monastery at Abbotsbury during the 1040’s. The monks farmed the swans to produce food for their lavish Dorset banquets. St Peter’s monastery was destroyed in 1539, during the dissolution. Some of the ruins are still visible around St Nicolas’ Church in the village. Since that time, the Swannery has been under the stewardship of the Ilchester Estates. I visited this Swannery in July 2017. Having only gone the cafe as a motorbike ride many years earlier. It was a beautifully sunny day when we arrived around 02.00pm. So sadly I did not have much time to visit the Tropical Gardens or the Childrens Farm further along the narrow road into the Swannery. By this time the small swans were grey in colour but there were so many of them. Be very careful of getting to near to the grown up Swans when they are with their flocks. They get a bit nasty hissing and rearing if you get too near. Trying to get close ups is not easy and you take your life in your hands with these huge 7 foot ( about 2.15 metres ) or so wingspan swans. They can do a lot of damage if they attack you. You are warned to to feed or approach the Swans before you enter.
Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset, near Dorchester has become one of the most popular things to do for the family visiting Dorset. Located on the dramatic Dorset Coast, this unique natural wildlife habitat is also popular with film makers and has been used as a location for Harry Potter filming. So if your family is looking for unusual things to do on holiday in Dorset, come to the Swannery and help hand feed 600 swans at 12.00 noon and 4.00 pm daily, or try out giant maze ( the largest willow maze in Dorset ), swing on the swinging nests play area, at the Kennels café or browse our quality gift shop. Parking is free also. The swans at Abbotsbury are all free flying: this is a sanctuary, not a zoo. There are no cages but there are pens for the family swans to keep them all together. On that day Birds of Prey were on display from Wessex Bird of Prey Rescue. A chance to see some beautiful birds of prey. Next to it was Giant Swan Maze. Further on a huge Bouncing Bomb is on display from the Barnes Wallis Dambusters in World War 2. Pedal Go karts for the kids to keep them quiet can be seen here also.
One and a half miles ( 2.4 km ) northwest of the village, at the top of Wears Hill, are the earthworks of Abbotsbury Castle, an Iron Age hill fort. The earthworks cover a roughly triangular area of about 10 acres , of which about 4.5 acres are inside the ramparts In the 10th century a charter of King Edmund records a granting of land at Abbedesburi, a name which indicates the land may have once belonged to an abbot. In 1086 in the Domesday Book Abbotsbury was recorded as Abedesberie or Abodesberie; it had 62 households, 16 plough lands, 32 acres of meadow and 2 mills. It was in the hundred of Uggescombe and the lords and tenants-in-chief were Abbotsbury Abbey and Hawise, wife of Hugh son of Grip. Abbotsbury Abbey existed for 500 years, but was destroyed in the dissolution, although the abbey barn survived. Stone from the abbey was used in the construction of many buildings in the village, including the house of Abbotsbury's new owner, Sir Giles Strangways.
Ninebarrow - Shadows (live @ St James' Church, Kingston)
We thought we'd take a quick vid while we were doing some recording for our album over at this fabulously beautiful church! Enjoy!
Ringing at Sydling St Nicholas
St Catherine's Chapel, Guildford from Phantom Drone
St Catherine's Chapel, Guildford taken from DJI Phantom on a cloudy winter day.
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About a half mile south of Guildford on the road to Godalming is St. Catherines village, between the River Wey and Portsmouth Road. The village sits on a sandstone outcrop near the ancient Pilgrims Way and its crossing point of the river. Nearby are the tunnels and cuttings of the railway line.
The name derives from the Chantry Chapel, an ancient monument on a beautiful site on one of the sandstone outcrops. This was probably always a chapel of ease to St. Nicholas Church in the town and was built in the early 14th century by Richard de Wauncey, rector of that church.
Staffordshire village Abbotts Bromley has been named as one of the nicest places to live in Britain
Staffordshire village Abbots Bromley has been named as one of the best places to live in Britain.
The Sunday Times Best Places to Live survey has given the village the title, after scouring the country looking for the most satisfying communities.
So just what makes it so special? Just ask Abbi Malbon, who has been to visit
Ninebarrow
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Alderholt Mill Guest House, Fordingbridge
Alderholt Mill Guest House, Sandleheath, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1PU, England
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DRR Maiden Castle - Hardy's - Abbotsbury 6/8/14
Here’s a clip from yesterdays ride prior to denting my pride amongst other things.
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Driving On Foregate Street, Pierpoint Street, Sansome Walk & City Walls Road, Worcester UK
Driving along Foregate Street A38, Pierpoint Street, Sansome Walk A38 & Sansome Place (with a brief stop at St. George's church car park), Sansome Place, Sansome Walk A38, Sansome Street A38 & City Walls Road A38, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Videoed on Thursday, 10th August 2017
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Hell Lane
There are thousands of ancient paths criss crossing Dorset’s wonderful countryside but none more fascinating than these labyrinthine paths known Holloways,and one has interesting name of Hell Lane!
Gary Hardnett on Hang Drum at National Cathedral
Friend Gary Hardnett playing at the end of all-night vigil at Washington National Cathedral's Seeing Deeper event. Gary, from Annapolis, plays regularly at Unity by the Bay church. #WNCnochairs