Dan posted an update 11 months ago
Black Down/Hardy’s Monument. Portesham, Dorset
Early May 2025
I headed to the Hardy Monument, in the hope of catching some great views and seeing some historic sites. From looking at the map, the surrounding area looked like it had plenty of potential hammock camping spots for my first one of the year.
I spent the…
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Hardy Monument #folly
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I knew there was a forest nearby, with an east facing edge.
So I took the #ddhammock , and set it up perfectly, for the beautiful dawn sky
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Dan posted an update 11 months ago
Foundation Rock/ West Bottom, Jurassic Coast, Dorset
Early May 2025
This was my third time camping along this stretch of cliff tops between Durdle Door and White Nothe. I’m not exactly sure what the name of the cliff I camped on is, but after checking maps, it looks like it was either on top of Foundation Rock, West Bottom…
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More free parking which is closer. Address and coordinates: 3-5 Chydyok Rd Chaldon Herring, Dorchester DT2 8DL
50°38’55.2″N 2°17’42.6″W
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Dan posted an update 11 months ago
Jack’s Castle Plantation / Stourhead Estate, Somerset
Late April
My first venture into Somerset was an enjoyable experience. I walked around the impressive Stourhead Estate and explored its amazing landscaped gardens and oddities such as the Grotto, the Pantheon and the Temple of Apollo.
I know there’s an entrance fee,…
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Dan posted an update 11 months ago
Weatherby Castle, Milborne St Andrew, Dorset
Late April 2025
I visited Weatherby Castle after a recommendation to visit the place from hidden_dorset on Instagram. It was a quiet spot that felt like somewhere mostly known to locals – the kind of place where people walk their dogs and litter free.
It’s easy to get to, with…
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Swyre Head, Jurassic Coast Dorset
Mid-April 2025
This was my second camp on the cliff tops along the Jurassic Coast, and it didn’t disappoint. The weather took a turn when I arrived, with temperatures dropping, which meant I pretty much had the place to myself.
I wandered up to Bat’s Head to watch the sun set…
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