Isle of Purbeck Walking Festival

16/05/2019

https://twitter.com/knollhousehotel/status/1128933196425584640

“Did you know, Old Harry Rocks mark the most easterly point of the Jurassic Coast? , who are based at Knoll House, have teamed up to create a special dinner inclusive overnight package with a two hour kayaking session! Call 01929 450450 ”

13/05/2019

Yay Kate!
Did you know as well as our incredible coastline we have beautiful woodland too?

Speaking for Forestry England, Kate Humble says she finds comfort in talking to an oak tree

08/05/2019

Walking will improve your fitness and reduce your risk of heart disease.

06/05/2019

Calm sea, miles of our beautiful coastline, a breeze and the smell of coconut. Bliss..Happy May day everyone!

02/05/2019

May is National Walking Month, with Kate Humble chosen to support the campaign. We like her and her book! https://twitter.com/katehumble/status/1123573578153246721

“I’m delighted to be supporting this fantastic campaign to get us all walking. It really does have a positive effect on our mental health & wellbeing. And it costs nothing! Happy wanders, everyone. https://t.co/TqB4hTtKnc”

02/05/2019

Starting the day with something blue..
Where is you favourite haunt in Purbeck to see these?

02/05/2019

https://twitter.com/WildlifeTrusts/status/1123626643673710593

“After flying 6,000 miles from Africa, swallows are back for the summer! The journey will have taken them about 6 weeks 🌍”

01/05/2019

Classic poems about long walks ‘I like long walks,’ Noel Coward is said to have once quipped, ‘especially when they’re taken by people I dislike.’ The Romans had a phrase: Solvitur ambulando, meani…

01/05/2019

Tis May! Happy Beltane folks from glorious Dorset. How are you celebrating? This is the Mysterious 'Blue Pool'

01/05/2019

Letters: As we approach International Dawn Chorus Day, Alison Steadman, Grayson Perry and 76 others say nature is falling silent and the UK must take a leading role in its recovery

30/04/2019

Ooh this is a lovely thing: have you heard the cuckoo? https://twitter.com/RSPBArne/status/1122893287277383680

“Cuckoo's are back! They've been heard calling every morning this past week. Come and hear it for yourself when we celebrate international dawn chorus day on 5th May with a special dawn walk ! https://t.co/RK3tFjOPMG ”

29/04/2019

Of course: Little jump, we made the list!

Clean air and low inequality highighted by Thriving Places Index

26/04/2019

https://www.treesforcities.org/stories/a-beginners-guide-to-urban-forest-bathing

Trees for Cities is the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in cities. We get stuck in with local communities to cultivate lasting change in their neighbourhoods – whether it’s revitalising forgotten spaces, creating healthier environm...

23/04/2019

https://twitter.com/TreesforCities/status/1119668559666470912

“A new study reveals that for urban dwellers, spending just 20 minutes with natural elements significantly lowers stress. https://t.co/lOIJjjEnon”

18/04/2019

Cheers M&S but we think we have it covered.. : ) But the links are cool.. https://bank.marksandspencer.com/explore/articles/picturesque-easter-family-walks/

From parents with pushchairs to thrill-seeking tribes, we’ve rounded up some of the UK’s most beautiful, free Easter family walks – saving you money.

18/04/2019

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter with a beautiful Purbeck Hare from Footprints Would love to know any stories there might be from these parts..

18/04/2019

“We're running out of time but there's still hope," the naturalist says. Find out more about the BBC documentary

17/04/2019

https://twitter.com/TonyJuniper/status/1118139184886235138

“Anyone else heard a Cuckoo yet? I just had one in the marshes by the River Frome by Wareham in Dorset. At the same moment, I found these Cuckoo Flowers, revealing how some bits of seasonal synchronicity happily remain intact (apparently named as they bloom when such birds arrive)”

15/04/2019

Free poetry walks suited to older people, those living with dementia and their carers, are being held by Jurassic Coast poet Sarah Acton.

15/04/2019

We are saddened to see to see the recent news about netting (reported today also in Dorset.) But feel the need to shout about how much conservation work goes on, and the endless species that love our Purbeck shores (often rare visitors.) Our on line friend Ian Ballam captures a beauty today: https://twitter.com/ianballam/status/1117382417873080323

“Todays 1st sighting of Whimbrel in Lytchett Bay was a little distant on the edge of the bay at high tide, too far for a pic so took a tiny bit of video https://t.co/naHMc9l4Gz”

13/04/2019

https://twitter.com/stepin2nature/status/1116630829436821507

“Next month we will be inviting everyone to get out in the natural environment to help improve physical & mental health and wellbeing as part of Naturally Healthy Month. We have lots of additional events coming up for you in May too! https://t.co/PC3JdCzT7N”

12/04/2019

https://twitter.com/LHoltonLee/status/1116613691145777153
This is a lovely thing from our friends in Holton Lee..big Thanks!

“Need a stress free moment today? Feel free to have this one! https://t.co/geEcAxU4Q0”

11/04/2019

Ooh lovely start to Thursday: Check this out for inspiration, routes we love and often plan, feature in many of the recommendations!

Here are some great ideas of where to walk in the United Kingdom. The links will take you to a post where you will find walking guides with full turn by turn directions, photos and a map. The walks are also available on the iFootpath app.

10/04/2019

Psychologists and health researchers are finding more and more ways that being outdoors offers powerful health benefits.

09/04/2019

https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1115366959854555138

“Researchers say taking a ‘nature pill,’ a.k.a spending 20-30 minutes in the great outdoors, is a proven stress reliever https://t.co/sbX9DqAEMI”

04/04/2019

There might be tummy ache from the B' word and we might have had four seasons in one week, but it's and we are saying hurray for !!

03/04/2019

is taken up in the US today April 3rd, but we love this idea. Where are you walking today? Tag us in your pics.

02/04/2019

Amazingly it's thought an average person actually walks 65,000 miles in their lifetime that's 3 times round the earth! Where are you walking today?

02/04/2019

This is a lovely thing, we will shout some more tomorrow..

29/03/2019

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/where-the-wild-things-are-uk-s-little-square-of-loveliness-revealed-the-isle-of-purbeck-3cpgc797g

Half a dozen sika deer bounded down the hill, past the badgers’ sett and through a thicket where the hedgehogs live, towards the stream that feeds Poole harbour, where otters and voles have made...