7 Places for the Perfect Picnic in Dorset
Black Down is a hill on the Purbeck Ridge, a natural formation made of chalk. The treeless summit is a popular viewing point and houses the Hardy Monument. This 72ft high structure was built in tribute to Sir Thomas Hardy, who was a commander during the Battle of Trafalgar. On a clear day, the view from Black Down stretches for miles with Chesil Beach and the Dorset downs observable. The Cobb in Lyme Regis The Cobb, Lyme Regis - Credit: Terry Ife This location is for all the Jane Austen fans who will no doubt recognise this location from Persuasion. While it’s not recommended to ...