Michael's Outdoor Events 2022
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Exmoor National Park & Dorset Coastal Event
Exmoor National Park and Dorset Coastal weekend Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th June 2022
On Saturday we will walk a classic Dorset coastal walk, starting at a coast village of Kimmeridge and walk along the coast to Lulworth Cove. Here we will take a long deserved break before we walk to Durdle Door. At Durdle Door we will enjoy a long break and may even go for a swim at this iconic rock landmark. We will return back to Lulworth Cove for dinner at one of the many restuarants.
On Sunday we will head towards Exmoor National Park to the lovely seaside village LYNTON and start our walk on the South West Coastal path towards Minehead
You can email me via michaelwk16@yahoo.com for details on cost how to secure a place.
Transportation: Transportation is provided if departing from London. I will sort out all of the transportation logistics for the whole group. Organise the departure point, exchange drivers and members contact details in advance and ensure the drivers get to every location during the event on time. All my volunteer drivers are experienced, regular and confident drivers. I will co-ordinate the whole group to meet at Coulsdon South Station (zone 6) for early Saturday morning.
Meals: I will reserve good restaurants at Lulworth cove, many will have a good seafood, vegetarian and vegan choice. Sunday breakfast will be at the Premier Inn hotel
No circular coastal routes: The beaches, sea, high cliffs and undulating coastal paths are the main sights of Dorset so the whole walking distance will be along the South West Coastal Path. Other walking groups will walk a circular route and finish back at the starting point. For this event to maximise the coastal experience we will have cars strategically parked at the finishing point of each walk which maybe up to 10 miles away from the starting point, ready to pick up the group after a long day’s walk. No other groups will do this as the logistics are complicated and time consuming for the drivers.
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Proposed Schedule
Saturday 18th June 2022
08:00 Meeting at Coulsdon South Station (London, Zone 6)
08:00-11:00 Drive from Coulsdon South to Kimmeridge
11:15-15:15 Walk from Kimmeridge to Lulworth Cove (6 miles and 3 hills)
15:20-16:00 Break at Lulworth Cove - ice cream, coffee, beer
16:00-18:30 Final walk up to Durdle Door - you will have time to swim if you wish
19:00-20:30 Pub restuarant dinner at Lulworth Cove
20:45-22:00 Travel to Premier Inn heading towards Somerset (1 hr 15 mins 58 miles)
Sunday 19th June 2022
07:00-08:00 Breakfast at Premier Inn
08:30-09:30 Travel to Lynton
09:30-15:30 Walk from Lynton to Minehead (10 miles and 2 hills)
15:30-16:30 Long break after walk
16:30-19:30 Drive back at Coulsdon South Station
Fitness: This Exmoor/Dorset event is suitable for members of an average fitness level. With most coastal walks there will be hills to walk up, this gives this coastal the fantastic scenery. Each hill would only take an average member 8-10 minutes of strenuous walking, each will reward you a fantastic viewpoint. You should be able to walk a minimum 2 miles per hour on a varied terrain and able to walk 1.5 hours continuously with a 10 minute break. There will be many breaks to enjoy the scenery, take photos and to rest.
Flexibility: My approach and itinerary is flexible. If bad weather is forecasted, I am happy to change the itinerary. Weather can we localised in Devon so willing to drive to a different region for a dry walk.
Securing a place: My events are normally over subscribed. You can reserve your place on any event, months in advance with a £50 deposit. I understand that member’s work, family & personal situation can change therefore do not require the balance until 10 days prior to the start of each event. If you can no longer attend before transferring the balance, deposits can be transferred to any other event within the year's programme.
KIT LIST
Essentials:
Good waterproof jacket. Even with no rain forecasted a waterproof jacket can be used to keep your warm during our early morning starts.
Hiking boots (with good grip and ankle support) - don’t forget to bring good quality hiking socks
1 change of clothing. A few warm items for our early morning starts: base layer, warm fleece, gloves, beanie
Items for hot conditions: broad beam hat, a cap, sun block, sun glasses
Other items:
Wash kit. towels will be provided at the hotel. A daypack to hold your day kit (water, snacks, jacket)
Trainers to wear in the cars/minibus
Sunday 5th September 2021
07:00-08:00 Breakfast at Premier Inn
08:30-09:30 Travel to Weymouth
09:30-15:30 Walk from Weymouth to Durdle Door
15:30-16:30 Long break at Durdle Door
16:30-17:30 Final walk from Durdle Door to Lulworth Cove
17:30-19:30 Drive back at Coulsdon South Station