As the weather has been so amazing here recently, I visited the lovely county of Dorset over the weekend. There's no fashion or shopping in this post, the location and weather is too nice to be shopping.
There's something really special about Dorset, it feels slightly old fashioned in a good way. Lots of vintage sports cars cruising along the coastline. The beaches are unspoilt and seem to be uncommercial.
The Beach Hive Cafe.
First stop was the fantastic 'The Hive beach cafe', located in South West Dorset, just off the B3157 coast road at Burton Bradstock.
This stretch of coast has Hive cliffs made of sandstone and very good for fossil hunting.
The cafe is always packed with people, so try and get there early for a really tasty breakfast menu or turn up there later for a fresh fish lunch. They also serve a selection of delicious homemade cakes and biscuits that go down very well with a good quality coffee or tea.
They also sell dog bones treats for the many dogs that are seen bombing around on the beach.
It's a really interesting location with plenty of things to see but it's also very relaxing and uncommercial.
Canoeists on the beach in front of The Beach Hive Cafe.
Peaceful beach with a few fisherman, Burton Bradstock.
Chesil Beach.
Next stop was Chesil beach, another fantastic location.
Turn off the 'B3157' into the village of 'West Bexington' to reach this beach.
Continuing along the coastal road towards Weymouth, with some stops along the way.
A few sheep in a field on the coastal road.
Look at the view!! This is still on the coastal road between Burton Bradstock and Weymouth.
B3157 coastal road towards Weymouth, magical views.
Weymouth.
Weymouth has glorious, White sandy beaches with Donkey rides, carousels and probably Kiss me Quick hats for sale!
It was a lovely, hot day when I visited and was therefore quite busy. I was particularly taken by the traditional donkey's who all seemed very happy enjoying the sun.
The donkey's have plenty of water and seem very happy.
Mind your fingers kids!
Ice cream kiosk on the beach.
I didn't venture into the shopping area but it looked like there are some interesting independent shops as well as high street shops in these pretty flag strewn streets.
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Stocks some organic, eco labels.
Fishing boats moored in Weymouth quay. The fishermen still bring their daily catches into the town each day.
There are some great fish n' chip shops here so, grap a bag and sit on a wall or the beach and watch the world go by.
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