…namely, camping on a cliff ledge in an unstable and crumbling limestone quarry, accessible only via a slightly dubious scramble. It made for a pleasant and undisturbed night’s sleep however, and it also enabled me to wave my newest eBay acquisition at some bemused seagulls in the morning. Our love affair with the Isle of Purbeck continues; even after a decade living here, we keep finding new spots to explore.
In other news…
*The South West Sea Kayak Meet 2010 looks set to go ahead on 4th-5th September in East Prawle, South Devon. I hope to post up more details and joining instructions very soon.
*In three weeks’ time, we’ll be on a ship to the Shetland Isles, a wild archipelago forming Britain’s most northerly outpost. It’s a ‘working’ trip of three or more weeks, in which we intend to get some writing and photography done for our book. However, we might just manage to squeeze in a tiny amount of sea kayaking, amongst all the hard work…
*Some local teenagers who’ve just got into paddling are planning and training for an ambitious open crossing for charity. Consider supporting them…
All good.
Mark,
Is that the Tilly Whims?
I remember when they were open,and it was a family tradition to go there for a Picnic with Turkey Sandwiches on Boxing day.
No, it’s a few miles west near Seacombe.
Paddled past Tilly Whim plenty of times, but the tide race always makes it too lively to land and explore. The entrance to the caves from the top (in Durlston Country Park) is gated and locked, permanently I suspect as the caves are all crumbling…
Cheers,
Mark
Hi Mark,
Is it a vango tent in the photo ? it looks pretty good and enough space in the porch to good in bad weather.
All the best
Jean- Pierre
PS. I don’t think I would camp so close to the edge.
It should read enough space in the porch to cook in bad weather
It’s a Vango Nitro 200+…
http://www.theoutdoorshop.com/showPart.asp?part=PN70174
Lots of space for 1 (it’s the tent I use for luxury comfort on long solo trips), snug inside for 2.
Vango also do a cheaper version which is great value –
http://www.theoutdoorshop.com/showPart.asp?part=PN70208
Best wishes, Mark
Thanks, I don’t think Beryl ( my wife) would let me buy another tent.