luv the grounds path pond to Highcliffe, pleasant country walk and views of Mudeford

@DaveFord

9 ай бұрын

It is a lovely Nature reserve - and of course not far from the beach!

I used to visit Highcliffe in the 70s. We stayed at the campsite behind the pub. In an Edwardian wooden tram with original fittings and oil wick lamps. It was amazing. The back wall was knocked out and extended. Massive blackberry bushes at the back and outdoor loo. It’s long gone but would be worth loads now. What a great adventure.

@DaveFord

7 ай бұрын

Logan would have been very interested in the blackberries!

Now this is a route that is doable for me. I laughed out loud reading the ferry price board at the end of the vlog...Parrots free, kitchen sink £1.00 🤣🤣🤣 Someone has a sense of humour.

Really enjoy! I`ll watch that again . Sweet Logan! love you.

@DaveFord

7 ай бұрын

Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.

Brings back great memories of sailing trips from Mudeford, thanks. Will do that walk sometime. Cheers👍😀

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Simon & indeed thanks for watching.

A 5 minute drive from us and a regular haunt - so glad you enjoyed it!

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

What a great walk to have on your doorstep Kev.

Thanks Dave we did this walk yesterday it was great 👍

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin. Glad you enjoyed your walk.

I am considering moving to the area so found this positive video most informative; a BIG thank you.

@DaveFord

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. If you do decide to move then I hope that all goes well. Thanks for watching.

Dave this is a beautiful video from beginning to the end. Just a lovely place to walk . I hope you and Logan have a wonderful weekend. Thanks so much for all you do. Every video is just so special. 👏🏻

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Melissa. The weather was really great that day which added to the enjoyment of the walk.

A great video - we go to this area quite a lot, and always enjoy it there.

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Pauline. Certainly plenty to see & explore around there.

Another great, very professional video. Thankyou

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thank you David. :)

Just discovered your great videos especially this one at Highcliffe. We had many enjoyable holidays in this area many moons ago and it was absolutely lovely to reminisce while following you around. Love your dog Logan too. One man and his dog ❤️

@DaveFord

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Linda and indeed welcome to the channel! I hope that you enjoy the future videos in the series. Thanks for watching.

@lindapinner-td4tr

6 ай бұрын

Very pleased to hear there will be future videos but in the meantime I will be catching up with your previous ones 😁. Thank you again for these great videos.

Thanks

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your Super Thanks - very kind of you.

Dave, that was lovely. We know the area well but you gave us some interesting history. I think your wife was your camera lady. 😊. 🏖

@DaveFord

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Cathy. Yes indeed, Mrs Ford was busy with the camera for the "Ferry" footage!

I’ve just shared this to my friend saying I think we should do this walk, it looks stunning❤️

@DaveFord

7 ай бұрын

I hope that you have an enjoyable walk there and that you have good weather.

I've really been looking forward to this video when I saw behind the scenes glimpses of your trip back in June. What a brilliant idea for an outing. I don't think I've ever been on that ferry and lived in Bournemouth for nearly 25 years. Thanks Dave.

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Rachel. We enjoyed making that film!

Hi Dave, thank you for a most interesting walk. My wife and I thoroughly enjoy your walks and love your whippet, Logan. What a wonderful friend he is to you. Thank you very much, we always look forward to your walks. Kind regards to you from both of us.

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thank you both. Yes, Logan is a great companion for me on my walks for sure.

Good evening Dave very enjoyable video fantastic views interesting history so very enjoyable Craig

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Craig. :)

Loved the video, not been to heingistbury head for years. My daughter was a babe in arms she's now 46 with 5 children and the eldest is 21. Much has changed in all those years.26:18 s

@DaveFord

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Jacqueline.

Thank you, Dave really enjoyed that. My grandparents used to take my brother, sister and I to Mudeford for a walk on the beach and a play in the sand. Saw my first jellyfish on Mudeford beach. After the beach they'd take us to Barton-on-Sea to get fish and chips then on to Highcliff to eat them. My wife and I did the same with our children before they became teenagers. Now it's Mrs G and me down to Mudeford, scallops from the fish stall then cook them in the back of the work van in the car park. Love it.

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thank you and indeed thanks for sharing your lovely memories of the area.

Great video Dave. I was on holiday down in Christchurch staying near Hengistbury the week you posted this and some bar staff in the bar on the beach at Southbourne said they'd seen dolphins just off shore the day before!

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Wow - I would have loved to have seen those!

Thank you, that was so interesting. If you're into reading, I seem to remember Edward Rutherford's book 'Salisbury' mentions Hengistbury Head. It's fiction, but based on a lot of historical facts about the area.

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Angela - I shall certainly look that one up.

I have visited and walked here a few times. It's a lovely area and I always enjoy the ferry ride. Sometimes I walk along the harbour shoreline parallel to your bumpy train ride which is a nice walk by the waterside. You had one or two mishaps with the bumpy road and rogue wave!! How did Logan like the doggie ice cream? Thanks for sharing the beauty of Hengistbury and surroundings and for all the interesting information about Highcliffe castle.

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Jean. Logan loved his special "ice cream for dogs"!

Dave this video is totally in the footsteps of weekend outings with my parents, my sister and our 2 English Setters in the late 60's/early 70's. I so enjoyed watching. Thank you.

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Mark. :)

We’re visiting there next week. Hopefully we’ll love it and move there. This video really helps. Looks great.

@DaveFord

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Stuart. I hope that you have good weather for your visit. Thanks for watching.

@stuarthowells1151

3 күн бұрын

Hi again Dave. Hope you’re well. We’re making the move to New Milton next month. What are the walks in the other direction like to Milford and Lymington. Cheers.

Very nice Dave! I've been in the Haven House Inn on many occasions over the years, the last time was around 3 years ago. Its quite quirky inside. There are quite a few interesting pubs as you walk along the lanes in the area. I used to go to Mudeford Quay as a kid and sit on the edge crab fishing. There used to be a lot of holiday chalets to let on the top of Highcliffe, but I think they've all gone now due to erosion. I hope the pint eased things at the end before you got wet feet! Cheers!

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. I was delighted to discover that the pub stocked Ringwood Best - the perfect way to end a walk on a hot day!

@bobbybigboyyes

11 ай бұрын

@@DaveFord Fabulous! I've had many good pints in there with smashing food too!

A sunny tale and and a nice walk! Thanks for sharing Dave!

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Hannu. :)

I haven’t visited Mudeford or Hengistbury Head for at least 50 years, when I lived in Southampton as a kid. My father as an OS surveyor would probably have used that trig point occasionally. There used to be bamboo growing on the headland. How it got there I don’t know, but local scout troops, including mine, were tasked with harvesting the stuff. It was sent up to London Zoo for the Giant Panda. Thanks for another gentle stroll through the landscape and in this case, down memory lane too.

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark & indeed thank you for the background information about the headland.

Another perfect day in Dorset Dave, makes me think you have voodoo powers, all we seem to get is cloud, rain and wind! Is the cafe still there mid-way along the beach huts at Mudeford? Memories of cold, breezy winter walks on a Sunday morning, up around the Head, then pop into the cafe for a warming, steaming mug of hot chocolate before returning to the car. I'm talking probably 20 years ago so the cafe might be gone now. Excellent work as usual.

Hello Dave nice to see highcliffe and mudeford again we used to live at Ashley new Milton. We miss the nice scenery and the nice beach. I bet that water was cold ! Thanks again for taking us on a walk. God bless. Ralph and Sheila

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thank you both. We were lucky with the weather that day so the water wasn't too cold for Logan!

Amazing walking tour with stunning views and trails and a wonderful train ride

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Keith. That train ride was memorable .... for all sorts of reasons!

Great walk with beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing.

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.

Loved your visit to my home turf. I’ve not been able to walk the Head for some time so brought back some happy memories. We used to walk our greyhounds there too

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Gloria. "Longdogs" are simply the best!

Loved the walk. One of our favourite places. Visit Hengitsbury whenever we can. Will definitely Visit Highcliffe Castle next time we're down. Go Logan...love his zooming. Xx

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Logan certainly loved that sand!

I love that place Dave. Walked around there many times and over to Hengestbury on a couple of occasions. Of course, when the tide is running through that narrow channel, the ferry can't operate. Those Land Trains are best on a smooth surface , as you discovered.

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Yep, that "land train" journey was quite an experience!

Beautiful video once again Dave, brought back memories of the early seventies and my time spent in that area working at a small panel shop on Southbourne Overcliff, would often drive down to Hengistbury Head for a luchtime wander around or a couple of pints in the Saxon Inn.

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thanks John. What a great place to go at lunchtime - especially on a sunny day!

Great video Dave. We do have an historical and stunning countryside ? May it continue to be active and appreciated !

@DaveFord

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Geoff. That was a slightly different walk to our usual ones!