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Showing posts with label Dorset. Show all posts
A Day-out in Brownsea Island in 2016: Gallery II
Travel | Gallery I | Gallery II
If you have not read the story of our visit to Brownsea Island in 2016 please go here or click Travel link above.
In 1907 Brownsea Island was the site chosen by Lord Baden-Powell to hold his first experimental camp on 'scouting skills' for young boys, which laid the foundations for the worldwide Scouting and Guiding movements. As a once dedicated Boy Scout of the Philippines, I paid homage to the great man himself to thank him for that great part of my teenage years as a Scout.
If you have not read the story of our visit to Brownsea Island in 2016 please go here or click Travel link above.
In 1907 Brownsea Island was the site chosen by Lord Baden-Powell to hold his first experimental camp on 'scouting skills' for young boys, which laid the foundations for the worldwide Scouting and Guiding movements. As a once dedicated Boy Scout of the Philippines, I paid homage to the great man himself to thank him for that great part of my teenage years as a Scout.
All photos were taken by me and our two sons with a micro four thirds OMD camera (older version of https://amzn.to/2Kpl3dR) attached with the standard kit lens (https://amzn.to/33kH3Ox) and a micro four thirds PEN camera (older version of https://amzn.to/2KMfJkI) attached with a standard pancake lens (https://amzn.to/2ZgnSWH).
A Day-out in Brownsea Island in 2016: Gallery I
Travel | Gallery I | Gallery II
If you have not read the story of our visit to Brownsea Island in 2016 please go here or click Travel link above.
If you have not read the story of our visit to Brownsea Island in 2016 please go here or click Travel link above.
All photos were taken by me and our two sons with a micro four thirds OMD camera (older version of https://amzn.to/2Kpl3dR) attached with the standard kit lens (https://amzn.to/33kH3Ox) and a micro four thirds PEN camera (older version of https://amzn.to/2KMfJkI) attached with a standard pancake lens (https://amzn.to/2ZgnSWH).
A Day-out in Brownsea Island in 2016
Travel | Gallery I | Gallery II
The National Trust-owned Brownsea Island is a beautiful island in Dorset with wonderful views of Poole Harbour, great history & amazing wildlife including rare red squirrels and birds, and is also the birthplace of Scouting and Guiding.
The perfect day’s adventure, this island wildlife sanctuary is easy to get to but feels like another world from the moment you step ashore.
The island sits in the middle of Poole Harbour, with dramatic views to the Purbeck Hills. Thriving natural habitats, including woodland, heathland and a lagoon, have created havens for wildlife, such as the red squirrel and a huge variety of birds.
The island is rich in history too, which is revealed in our Visitor Centre. There are the remains of daffodil farming, pottery works and the village of Maryland to explore, or head to the Outdoor Centre to find out more about the birthplace of the Scouting and Guiding movement. (Source: Visit Dorset)
The National Trust-owned Brownsea Island is a beautiful island in Dorset with wonderful views of Poole Harbour, great history & amazing wildlife including rare red squirrels and birds, and is also the birthplace of Scouting and Guiding.
All photos were taken by me and our two sons with a micro four thirds OMD camera (older version of https://amzn.to/2Kpl3dR) attached with the standard kit lens (https://amzn.to/33kH3Ox) and a micro four thirds PEN camera (older version of https://amzn.to/2KMfJkI) attached with a standard pancake lens (https://amzn.to/2ZgnSWH).
Visiting Lulworth Cove in 2016
The beautiful white pebble beach of Lulworth Cove, with its blue waters and easy access make it a popular destination. Low tide reveals wonderful rock pools teeming with sea creatures. Dogs are permitted on the left hand side of the slipway.
The Cove offers a variety of places to eat and there is a large car park (fee payable). Make sure you visit the Heritage Centre next to the car park for all kinds of information about the area and the Jurassic Coast. There are toilets with disabled and baby changing facilities at the Heritage Centre. Boat trips are available during the summer. (Source: Visit Dorset)
All photos were taken with a micro four thirds camera (older version of https://amzn.to/2Kpl3dR) attached with the standard kit lens (https://amzn.to/33kH3Ox).
Visiting Durdle Door in 2016
Eroded by time and nature, Durdle Door is one of Dorset’s most photographed and iconic landmarks.
It is located on the Lulworth Estate in south Dorset and is part of the Jurassic Coast. The coastline is of such international geological importance that it was designated England’s first natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001 and is now part of a family of natural wonders including America’s Grand Canyon and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
The magnificent natural limestone arch was formed when the power of the waves eroded the rock and forged a hole through the middle. The name Durdle is derived from an old English word ‘thirl’, which means to pierce, bore or drill.
As you look towards the sea, you will see Durdle Door beach on your right. Access to the pebble and shingle beach is on foot via a path and steps over the hill from Lulworth Cove or down from the Car Park (charges apply) which is located on the cliff top at Durdle Door Holiday Park. (Source: Visit Dorset)
All photos were taken with a micro four thirds camera (older version of https://amzn.to/2Kpl3dR) attached with the standard kit lens (https://amzn.to/33kH3Ox).
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