A blustery day on the coast

There’s something special about the coast; where the land falls dramatically away to meet the sea. Especially on blustery day in winter!

Jagged cliffs on the Dorset coast with waves crashing high up against the rocks.

Back in January this year, David and I started a coastal hike in a small community on Dorset’s coast. Idyllic cottages and a great pub. From here, our route hugged the coastline cliffs closely. The views of the swell on the sea were incredible. On top of the cliffs the wind was strongest and the coastguard waved to us out of the window of the glass fronted lookout. My hair blew out wildly from beneath my hat! 

A hiker stands on a coastal cliff in winter gazing out at the sea in front of them.

This powerful force of nature was awesome. Throwing up spray onto us on the cliffs, buffeting our faces and threatening to take our breath away! I find it a complete tonic. Not just for my fitness but for my mental health too. It’s pretty tricky to let other thoughts fill your head when you’re out on the trail, gorgeous views and wonderful nature surrounding you!” 

Alison Howell

View of the cliffs of Dorset coast in winter stretching out into the distance under a hazy gray sky.

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