Free Portland walk for oldies

By Mark Williams

Take a leisurely ramble with your guides, who will explain the fascinating history of the Isle of Portland as we enjoy spectacular views

Date and time

Location

DT5 1HS

Wakeham Portland DT5 1HS United Kingdom

Agenda

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Park or alight at Easton Square

There is very little parking at the museum, so we can meet you at Easton Square Garden at 1.30pm, or 2pm at the museum. We STRONGLY advise using the excellent and frequent bus service, Portland Link ...

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Walk begins

We will meet up with those already at Portland Museum and start walking at 2pm. We expect to reach our first stop at a café before 3pm.

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Walk ends

We will finish our walk at the Portland Heights Hotel, where you can get a snack/loo at The View Cafe. There is a frequent bus service back to Easton Square. Bring your bus pass! It's only a 10-minut...

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Highlights

3 hours
ALL AGES
In person
Free venue parking
Doors at 13:30

About this event

Charity & Causes • Other

Portland walk for oldies

After meeting at Easton Square Garden OR our starting point at Portland Museum - where you will be encouraged to make a donation - we will follow the South West Coastal Path north, from the setting of Thomas Hardy's The Well-Beloved to the once harsh Portland Prison and to see the old coastal defences.

Your guides, Mark Williams and Tony Webb, were both raised on the island and will gently unravel the long history of Portland, from Roman times through its famous Portland Stone, to the present day, and we will point out the abundant wildlife and wild flowers en route.

You will need a day pack with plenty of water, and to have good training shoes or, better, walking boots. Although the walk is gentle, there are some steeper, rocky sections, so we cannot accommodate anyone with mobility issues. We strongly recommend using our bus services to get to Portland. Read the Agenda below

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, a well-behaved, non-reactive dog is welcome though bear in mind other dogs may be on the walk!

Do I need walking boots?

Stout boots are helpful but not required. But please wear strong training shoes as a minimum.

Will I need any other equipment?

Please bring plenty of water with you, maybe a sticking plaster for any blisters, sunglasses, and a small donation (we suggest £5) for Portland Museum. We will pass a cafe en route and have a short stop there, if required, and the walk ends at another cafe. Binoculars and a camera are useful, too.

Are the guides fully trained?

House-trained, for sure, but no, we are local volunteers, self-taught and experienced walkers with a moderate knowledge of the island

Can I park at the starting point?

Yes, either along the roadside of Pennsylvania Road, or the small car park signposted opposite Pennsylvania Castle gates. However, this parking fills quickly in summer. If you drive, we suggest parking at Tesco, near Easton Square (DT5 2FG on a sat nav), and meet in Easton Square Garden

Is any of the route dangerous?

No. Although we will be high above sea level, the paths are well away from the cliff edge.

Will I need waterproof gear?

Check the forecast. If it looks like rain, yes.

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Sep 2 · 14:00 GMT+1