WALKS IN DORSET at PUNCKNOWLE (AND THE KNOLL LOOKOUT & THE "HIDDEN" DERELICT ST LUKE'S CHAPEL)
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- In this episode of my series “Walks in Dorset”, I take a 6 mile walk from the village of Puncknowle which is located 5 miles East of Bridport & about 12 miles West of Dorchester. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.
I parked my car at Puncknowle and had a quick wander through the village, paying a visit to the Church of St Mary which was described by Sir Frederick Treves, in1906, as “curious & interesting”.
Next to the church is the magnificent Manor house,which Treves described as “one of the most beautiful of Manor houses in the county”.
I then headed out of the village, South & uphill, on a footpath towards The Knoll at which point a took a small detour to explore the derelict “lookout”building at the top of the hill.
My route then took me Eastwards to join up with a section of the South West Coast Path and then on to the impressive Abbotsbury Castle Iron Age Hillfort where there were some amazing views to enjoy.
I then headed North along a track to my next destination - a short detour into Chapel Coppice to explore the enchanting derelict remains of the Medieval Chapel of St Luke.
My final leg of my walk took me initially to Park's Dairy House Farm & then on to Looke Farm before following a quiet country lane back to Puncknowle.
My walk was completed with light refreshment taken at the Crown Inn in the village.
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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Got ta' like.. Tis lovely round that area, there's Hardy's Monument.. of the Kiss Me.. not the Writer.
Of Looke Farm drive through the yard going to the Common for a Vintage Rally in the 80's.. very wet ground, lot of the things on Show get stuck at end, needing towing out..!
SWCP.. Many a Sunday spent walking sections, there an back between convenient Carparks/Towns.. Pool as far as Seaton, Cornwall and Minehead to Widemouth Bay.. on holidays and when living in Cornwall.. Lizard to Lands End and round ta near Botallack (Queen's Arms was good for a pint) again in random sections/time durations.
Happy Days..
Always wondered what that building on the hill was
It is a fascinating little place and, of course, a great spot for views!
lovely walk thru Puncknowle magnificent views over the hills seaside, ruins of St Lukes chapel so enchanting pretty blue bells along the trail
Thanks Cath. That little derelict chapel was quite "mystical"!
Another super interesting video. I am guessing the bit of the SWCP you were on was the inland alternative which I have walked, though I missed all the interesting stuff you visited. From the 1902 map of chapel looks like the wood has spread out a bit since then? The chapel seemed like a very spiritual place. Thanks for taking us with you.
Thanks Jean. Yes, it looks like the wood has become larger and more dense over the years - making the chapel just that little bit more "atmospheric"! I have just noticed that I made a mistake when I said that I had joined the SWCP (at 15 mins into the video) as although the sign (which you can see behind me in the clip) has the familiar "acorn" symbol on it, it is actually pointing you in the direction of where you join the SWCP at West Bexington below (so we were not actually on the SWCP itself). The SWCP does go slightly inland at nearby Abbotsbury (where we halve also done a walk) and as we were very close to Abbotsbury Castle, that probably added to my confusion (as well as the fact that I had just finished an uphill bit & was getting my breath back!). I still should have noticed the error during the editing process though.
Good morning Dave ,thank you for the very uplifting and interesting videos you make. They really do tick all the boxes for us. History ,countryside ,churches ,cottages and local history and stories. Great research , and thank you so much for the effort you put into making these. I just subscribed to you today so l can watch again the programs on my phone so when lm out of the house l am able to show friends Normally watch you via my wifes You tube app on the tv. Would like to see you do the walk from Winchelsea to Rye via the countryside. Done it a few times my self and the return journey aswell. Plenty of places of choice in Rye for Logan to gets some Crisps and you to further your own research into liquids of your own choosing.
Thank you for your kind comments and indeed welcome to the channel! Thanks for the walk recommendation. I am "fully booked up" for my walk schedule this year but hope to go "on tour", away from my normal Hampshire/Dorset/ Wiltshire area, next year so I will certainly add that one on to my list to investigate! I hope that you enjoy the future videos in the series. Thanks for watching.
Very interesting video. The day we decided to go and have a look at St Luke's it was wet, and the tracks were very muddy and slippery! It all looked much better on the day you chose to go! Great to enjoy this video from my part of Dorset! Thank you! .
Thank you. Yes, the path to the chapel was certainly undulating & "challenging" and indeed muddy in places - I guess it doesn't get much warm sunshine under the leaves of the trees. Worth the effort of getting there though!
Hi Dave love love love your show…we watch from Dallas Texas and can only imagine how beautiful
The countryside is…how often do you go out and where do you live. Thanks a bunch
Thank you Lorraine. I publish a new walk every week (on a Friday). I mostly film during the period March to November (so that means 2 walks a week roughly), when the weather is better. That leaves December, January & February for me to do all the research & planning! I live on the Dorset / Hampshire border in the South of England.
Very pretty walk Dave. I must confess I've never heard of that place, but I imagine the views are wonderful on a clear day. I was taken by that old Chapel in the woods. What a history that must have. The archway looked really splendid with the foliage growing all over it and the simple alter at the opposite end. The lookout house at the top of the hill, too, was a very mysterious place. I bet that could tell a few tales.
Your present camera is producing vary sharp and vivid pictures. Was that in 4K?
Thanks Lionel. Yes, the video was shot in 4K.
Educational and relaxing as always. I hope you’re feeling back to 100% soon!
I was reading a Robert Macfarlane book recently (The Old Ways) and he describes a hair raising experience camping at Chanctonbury Ring in the South Downs. Have you ever been there, Dave? I couldn’t find it in your video history. Your mention of resident ghosts brought it to mind!
Thank you. Yes, my throat is fine now (although I was still "suffering" a bit in the next 3 videos scheduled to come out!). I have been to the Chanctonbury Ring a few times in the past (indeed I worked in the area many years ago) but not been there since I started up filming on the channel 5 years ago.
Logan is such a good boy! Thanks for posting, this was super lovely!
Thank you. Yes, Logan makes for a great walking companion for sure! Thanks for watching.
The dear old crown ,enjoyed many a pint and a song in there ,the dorset forehand reel is supposed to have originated there and they knocked 2 rooms into one by taking the ceiling out 😂😂😂❤❤
It was a lovely pub and the beer garden was perfect on a sunny day.
Lovely area for a walk. And that little wooded area with the ruins is a peaceful and magical spot.
The detour off the main track to visit that little chapel is well worth the effort -a very peaceful place for sure.
Could you tell what crops the farmers were growing in the fields there?
The timing of some crops this year has been affected by the weather (the constant wet ground over the last few months seems to have held back some? ). I would guess that it was either wheat or barley but to be honest, I cannot remember.Looking at the video it will be late coming through whatever it was!
Very nice video Logan….Dave was pretty good too 😂
Thank you Keith. :)
Good morning Dave you pick a really beautiful place to visit absolutely stunning scenery again i enjoyed the history brilliant stuff 😊
Thank you Craig
dorset beats cornwall any day
It is a beautiful county for sure!
And another absolutely fantastic video! Thank you so much!☺️
Especially from 18:33 it's just: WOW!😳
Thank you Marco. I just loved that little chapel .... I could have sat there for ages!
I’m noticing a far greater profusion of wayside flowers than I remember as a child. That might just be my imagination or a result of using fewer noxious chemicals. Hidden tranquil places such as St. Luke’s chapel are few and far between. All round that looked to be a lovely walk Dave.
I have certainly noticed a lot more buttercups in the fields this year (but maybe that is just me!). I just loved that derelict chapel - situated in it's own little world!
Almost a spiritual moment for you there at the chapel Dave? When you come across these ruins, it always makes one wonder about what went before, the daily lives of the residents going about their business, and what led to its demise. It would've been quite a "pilgrimage" to get to it from the surrounding villages. The garden of The Crown has certainly tidied itself up since I was there last, it was pretty overgrown and in need of a haircut! Mind you, that was about 15 years ago, so I suspect it's different owners now. Excellent work as usual.
Thank you. Yes indeed, the land is fairly "undulating" around there so travel would not have been easy.
That looked fabulous Dave. Another great walk you have done and brought to people.. It was nice to see so many special places just as you spoke about in that tranquil Chapel in the woods. Thanks Dave.
Thank you David. That Chapel is a magical place.
Another great one, Dave! The lookout, the chapel and its wood, in fact the whole walk was just delightful, and the weather seemed perfect. I wish I could have been there.
Thank you Jim. There was so much to see on that walk and of course the views were a bonus!
As always, a delight. Especially as I simmer in Florida temperatures. Thanks for the virtual relief.
Thank you Michael. We could certainly do with a few more "dry & sunny" days over here!
Almost bought a house in Punnel
It is a very pretty village to live in, for sure.
@@DaveFord instead, bought a house on the side of Lamberts Castle. Don’t think you walked past us when you did your walk around here.
Always left with that feel good factor after watching your walks Dave. Can't wait to get back down there later in the year.
Thank you. There is so much to explore on that particular walk!
Our son lives in Puncknowle and we have been on many of the tracks you went on. The Chapel is a very special place . Looke Farm is quite unique as the road goes through the farm yard. Thank you again Dave and Logan for another lovely day out.
Thank you Ailsa. Your son is lucky to live in such a pretty village.
@@DaveFord Yes ,you would have walked past his house in Looke Lane, it has views across the valley to Litton Cheney.
another lovely walk - thanks Dave...and Logan!
Thank you Jeff. We enjoyed making that particular film - there was a lot to pack in!
Amazing walk through the village with lots of wonderful houses and the countryside is beautiful
Thank you Keith. :)
You find the best things! Love the hidden chapel.
It really was something special!
Thanks Dave and Logan, tomorrow’s walk for us xx
Looks like you will have good weather for it! The little path that goes into Chapel Coppice (East of the track down from Abbotsbury Castle) is fairly undulating & might be still a bit muddy but if you keep on it, it will lead you straight to that little chapel. The Lookout on the Knoll is easy to find, just take that path west off the little road & you will see it around the corner. As mentioned in the video, the "footpath" that goes across one of the fields, up to Turks Hill, isn't obvious and basically goes through a crop so it will be easier just diverting around the field. If you follow the two maps shown in the post then you will be OK.
@@DaveFord thank you so much 😘