Portland

They said it was flat……….

26 December 2021

A beautiful sunny Boxing Day to embark on a round the island walk of 8 miles in company with Tom, Nick, Charlotte, Malory and Toseland.

Hard to see how it could be flat with a humongous cliff ahead of us. Perhaps we skirt round the bottom of the cliff, or perhaps we don’t with the coast path signs pointing in a jaunty upward angle. It’s a steep climb, some might say vertical, but joy of joys once at the top it is the top. Did someone once say that of Everest? Fantastic views in all directions, views of walks yet to come if I’m to complete this challenge…….

Dangerous cliffs and rockfalls diverted us to the centre of the island, the bonus being finding the sculpture park, and not falling off the cliff of course.

Portland has many reminders of its history littered about the island, not all of them stone but the stone provides an excellent picnic bench for our lunch. How fabulous to be able to enjoy lunch al fresco on a December day.

The walk takes in the radio station and 3 lighthouses from different eras. This little island seems to go on for ever so we may be forgiven for cutting the pointy bit at the eastern end and following the beach back towards the town. ……… and the knees said ouch!

Total walked 142.8.