Monday, 8 September 2025
Sunday ramble.
Yesterday morning we woke to thunder, lightening and rain, my plans to work in the allotment were scuppered. But by eleven o'clock things had settled down and our daughter phoned to ask had we any plans for the day. "None." Good, they would be round in twenty minutes to scoop us up and take the chain ferry to Studland to go for a walk. It is a very short crossing, just time to leap out of the car, have a quick photo and jump back in!
First stop was the pub to fortify ourselves with a pasty before setting off for our walk.
We padded the pasty down with a purchase at the cake shop!
We walked through the village and down to the coast and the abandoned quarry.
The quarry is a dangerous place because the stonework is unstable and the caves and tunnels not fenced off. We were careful not to walk too near to anything.
A climb back up to the village and then we got into the car to explore further along the coast.
I was pleased to read this information about planting a wild flower meadow in spite of the fact that there was not a flower to be seen! Wrong time of year and the wrong year, water-wise. But there is a much greater awareness of what we have lost in our wildflower landscape. I intend to return next year to se how this patch is fareing.
This area has had a very different life from the quiet rural place that we were enjoying.
The sun was out as we headed for the ferry. Everyone tired and happy. It was a lovely day.
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You've got to love a place that has a Bramble Bush Bay! The map and the names on it is almost like something out of a children's book, where a group of kids may have all sorts of adventures during a long, wonderful summer holiday.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing that the abandoned quarry is not fenced off or at least studded with "warning! no entry!" signs.
You had a great day out, made even more special because it was so spontaneous.
There are warning signs at the quarry but nothing to stop curious/foolish people from wandering into the caves.
DeleteAn unexpected trip out with family is always to be welcomed.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Studland Bay was an MCZ and was delighted to hear that it harbours Long Snouted Seahorses.
I hope the wild flower meadow comes up to expectations next year.
Our grandson is very keen to come and snorkel in the bay to look for the seahorses!
DeleteOh how fun! Impromptu, unplanned outings are the very best. I'm so glad you got to go. Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely outing, it is always a pleasure to spend time with the family.
DeleteWhat a wonderful spontaneous day out.
ReplyDeleteYes. it was, Susan. The extremely short ferry crossing avoids a long road journey .
DeleteWhat gorgeous blue flower pots! And such wonderful places to explore
ReplyDeleteIt is a very characterful pub and extremely popular. They have a stage in the rear garden and put on all sorts of events. Lots of walkers when we were there.
DeleteI enjoyed following your ramble about this beautiful, historic area. So much to see, learn , and think about there. I had to pull up a map to see just where you were, and was surprised to see how close France is. When we were in Cornwall, we did not get to this western side, except for Charlestown, and the Lost Gardens. There is so much more to see!
ReplyDeleteCharlestown is rather magical, isn't it? The last time I was there there was a film crew and people were walking about in period dress. It felt like a time slip!
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