Michael's Outdoor Events 2024
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Cornwall, Exmoor National Park and Dorset Coastal Event
Cornwall, Exmoor National Park & Dorset Jurassic Coastal weekend Saturday 24th to Monday 26th August 2024
This coastal event is very special as we will be walking on three very contrasting regions of South West England along beaches, and high cliffs along the Atlantic Ocean, English Channel and the Bristol Channel. On Saturday we will walk a classic Dorset coastal walk, starting from West Bay to Lyme Regis. On Sunday will be walking along the infamous coastal paths to Tintagel Castle ( very contrasting Exmoor National Park, Somerset coastal paths walking through beautiful fishing villages and wonderful coastline.
Saturday: Classic Dorset coast walk with views of the English Channel (10 miles, 100% coastal walk, undulating)
Sunday: Cornwall King Arthur walk with views of the Atlantic Ocean(12 miles, 100% coastal walk, undulating)
Monday: Exmoor National Park walk with views of the Bristol Channel (8 miles, 100% coastal walk, undulating)
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 at 8am.
Meals: Dinner will be at Lyme Regis on Saturday evening. 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 so the whole walking distance will be along the South West Coastal Path with 100% coastal views. 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 24th August 2024
Saturday 24th August 2024
08:00 Meet at Hatton Cross tube Train station for briefing
08:15 Leave for Dorset
12:00 Arrive at West Bay, Devon for our 1st coastal walk
12:30-18:00 Walk from West Bay to Charmouth
18:00 Finish walk at Charmouth
18:30-18:30 Drive to Lyme Regis
18:30- 20:00 Dinner at Lyme Regis
20:00-21:00 Drive to our Premier Inn hotel nr Exeter
Sunday 25th August 2024
07:00 - 08:00 Breakfast at Premium Inn restaurant
08:05 - 09:40 Drive to Port Isaac (start of Tintagel Walk)
10:00 - 13:30 Walk to Tintagel Castle (6 miles, 2 hills)
13:30 - 14:30 Visit Tintagel Castle or Tintagel village for infamous Cornish pasties
14:30 - 18:00 Walk from Tintagel castle to Boscastle (4 miles with 3 hills)
18:00 - 18:30 Break at Boscastle
18:30 - 20:00 Drive to Tiverton Premium Inn hotel
20:00- 22:00 Dinner at Hotel
Monday 26th August (Bank Holiday Monday)
07:00-08:00 Breakfast at Premier Inn Tiverton
08:15-09:00 Travel to Woolacombe (Exmoor National Park)
09:30-13:30 Walk from Woolacombe to Ilfracombe (classic Exmoor National Park coastal walk)
14:00-18:30 Drive back at Hatton Cross tube Station
Fitness: This Cornwall, 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 2.5 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.
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
2 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
After Old Harry's Rock we will walk to Swanage and have a long break. After Swanage we will finally stop at Tyneham. We will drive to Lulworth Cove for dinner at one of the many restaurants. We will be staying at a Premier Inn Hotel at Yeovil.
Break at Lulworth Cove - ice cream, coffee, beer
14:15-15:15 Final walk up to Durdle Door - you will have time to swim if you wish
15:15-18:30 Walk from Durdle Door to Osmington
19:00-20:30 Pub restaurant dinner at Osmington
07:00-08:00 Breakfast at Premier Inn
08:30-09:30 Travel to West Bay
09:30-15:30 Walk from West Bay to Lyme Regis (10 miles and 4 hills)
15:30-16:30 Long break after walk
16:30-19:30 Drive back at Coulsdon South Station