Spoilt ramblers Portland Bill coastal walk
Friday 27th August 2021
13.5 miles
Walkers Richard, Bernie, Rupert,Hamish Fred, Mike Bryan, Russell , Trevor, Andy,Tim
Support Kev
Navigation Tim
F&B Bernie
6.30 start at Richards gaff
Bernie’s wife Caroline made breakfast and sugar free flatjack for everyone very gratefully received.
Kev kindly drives us to Portland Bill
Started North of the causeway on a sunny morning.
Quick lift up the slope onto the various quarries and the stone guard dog
Anti-clockwise walk round the coastline confuses some walkers
Fast walk for morning teas at coffee the lobster pot at the southern tip of Portland bill and back again later for lunch at the Lobster pot for 12.30. Lovely Crab sandwiches and Stuart manages a Berry Pie
Stuart and Bernie wrong turn.
Trevor Left his soul on Portland Bill.
Ice creams at the heights hotel and a quick photo at the Olympic rings overlooking Weymouth.
Taxis to Weymouth and a quick half in the Railway Tavern. Train to Brockenhurst station.
Russel going topless at brock station scares the locals .Chris manages a rucksack today.
Rupert in good form for his 1st walk.
Good walking path around Portland and amazing views of Chesil Beach
Richard and Rupert kindly motor us across the Solent to the Hut on their respective toys for an excellent fine dining evening. Luckily dry feet all round.
Another wonderful sunset on the Isle of Wight. Excellent day for all.
OUR TARGET
Our progress towards £1,000,000
The Spoilt Ramblers have supported Honeypot children's charity over the past 10 years and are delighted to continue the commitment for significant funding to this important charity for children.