Day Down Dorset: Part Three, Durdle Door
Shameless Selfie on top of Durdle Door
So this is the first time I have ever been to Durdle Door. I have wanted to come here for over a year and never really got round to it until now. It’s a landmark in my eyes, and a place everyone should just visit. However I do warn you, the hill is painful, the decline is mad walking down, and seeing elderly people doing it was amazing. Proving how unfit I have let myself become.
You get amazing views of Man of War cove and Durdle door from above and its leads you further and further down to either side. I spent the first part shooting for high vantage points then moving towards the beach. I wasn’t paying attention at one point and the waves were getting closer and closer and then looking down the lens you kind of forget where you stand and then my feet got soaked. Ryan had a little fun with his drone, flying through Durdle door itself.
The next part we decided it would be a clever idea to climb the hill connecting to Durdle Door, again only have one hand free and a heavy camera bag on my back, and the climb became more and more steep, however once up there is a great view, however I would recommend being wary and make sure its not windy, luckily it was calm. Parts of the top are only a foot wide, amazing chill spot.
Now I may exaggerated things from time to time but, walking back up the hill, was terrible. I can safely say after such a long day, it just wiped the last of my energy; luckily we were heading back to Old Harry's quick to see the sunset. However it wasn’t setting in the location we hoped so we didn’t stay long. Then we set off homeward bound finally. Got home at 8pm. out 4am-8pm was a long day but a great one, all was worth it. Until next time Dorset :)
- Charlie Bluck