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Jurassic Coast, Dorset: Nortent Skjul Bivvi Camp
Early May 2025
This was my third time camping along this stretch of chalk cliff tops of this stunning stretch of coastline.
There are plenty of large, grassy areas along this cliff top. I set up the bivvi and settled down. I twice heard a stamping sound. The second time, I looked out and saw the silhouette of a large deer – that wasn’t on…
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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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A lesser Known Hillfort, Dorset: Phoxx 1V2 Tent Camp
Late April 2025
I visited this unknown hillfort as a recommendation. it is a quiet spot that felt like somewhere mostly known to locals – the kind of place where people walk their dogs.
It’s easy to get to to reach, and the site itself is a small hill topped with a woodland. The trees hide the Iron Age hillfort and an old folly which…
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Jurassic Coast, Dorset: Nortent Skjul Bivvi Camp
Mid-April 2025
This was my second camp on the chalk 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 over White Nothe.
There were a…
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Holt Heath West Moors, Dorset
Mid – January 2025
The reserve is a low-lying heathland, split into two sections by a road. Some areas are particularly wet, with a raised boardwalk allowing passage over the boggiest parts. The sections I explored were muddy and had few trees.
I set up on a small hill…
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I’ve included a few more photos of the area
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Stephen’s Stone Verwood Dorset
Early January 2025
Forest plantations are ideal spots for hammock camping thanks to plenty of perfectly spaced trees. In my experience, commercial tree plantations are a little more tricky for tent camping – the uneven, debris-covered ground often presents a challenge to find a suitable spot. …
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A few more images of the area
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