WALKS IN DORSET at OWERMOIGNE (& THE POXWELL STONE CIRCLE) (4K)
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- In this episode of my series “Walks in Dorset”, I take a 6 mile circular-ish walk from Owermoigne which is located about 6 miles East of Dorchester. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.
I parked my car in the the centre of Owermoigne and started off with a look at the church of St Michael followed by a wander around the village.
My route into the countryside initially took me Westwards before crossing the A352 Dual Carriageway and uphill along a section of the Hardy Way.
There were some stunning views to enjoy at the top of Moigns Down including a sighting of the sea. I then headed West along a ridge to my next destination - the Poxwell Stone Circle (an ancient barrow surrounded by sarsen stones).
After exploring a small quarry and crossing the A353, I passed by Pixon Barn at which point I headed North to the tiny hamlet of Poxwell.
My final leg took me Eastwards to rejoin the Hardy Way back to Owermoigne.
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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Ooh this looked a chilly walk, Dave! Lovely video, and I enjoyed seeing the Poxwell Stone Circle! Thank you!
Thanks Nic. I thought that Stone Circle might interest you!
Morning Dave another very enjoyable video I do enjoy the history of the places you visited good stuff.
Thank you Craig. It always amazes me how much history some of these small hamlets & villages have - when you delve back deeper in time!
I remember those cottages demolished in the early 60's when the road was a single carriageway and warmwell roundabout was warmwell cross roads 😊
I really enjoyed readings from Trewes book, seeing Poxwell, amazing views from Portland and those mystic Poxwell stones
Thank you Cath. Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Dave and Logan - another lovely Dorset walk.
I really enjoyed this, but I often don't get chance to watch as many of your videos as I'd like to - being a RUclipsr too, with, as you know, all that involves.
I live in Gloucestershire, but recently did a walk down to Eype and across to West Bay.
Very attractive church at Owermoigne - particularly liked the stained glass there.
Some really lovely views on this walk.
Thank you!
Take care,
Paul
Thank you Paul. That section of the Jurassic Coast from Eype to West Bay is quite spectacular for sure. Cheers. Dave.
Thank you Dave and Logan. Another enjoyable watch. Hope you've both warmed up as looked a chilly one!
Yes, there was quite a wind up on that ridge!
I found a copy of Fredrick Treves Highways and Byways of Dorset in my local charity shop. He was quite an interesting man in his own right. Apparently Michelin Guides offered him the contract to write the Dorset part of the books series in recognition, and as a reward for performing an emergency appendectomy on the future King Edward VII just prior to his coronation.
That is interesting - I never knew that! He certainly was never afraid to write down exactly what he thought about a place ..... never sitting on the fence!
I know the area well. I was fortunate enough to live in Poxewll Manor. One of the elder and life-long residents showed me the stone circle, but swore me to secrecy which gave it a certain mystique.
What a magnificent place to live I should imagine. There was something mysterious about those stones for sure! Thanks for watching.
Thanks Dave - lovely walk. Interesting to hear about how these places came by their names. I always imagined Poxwell had something to do with the plague that came in via Weymouth, but apparently not.
Thanks Angela. there are some great views to be had around that part of the county.
Amazing countryside walk through the village and in the fields with stunning views
Thank you Keith. It is a beautiful part of Dorset around there.
Imagine how many old lovely churches that has been lost through the ages. ...thousands probably. Too bad.
What a lovely area for walks that was on the downs, and the views!
I think that stretch of the "downs" is one of the best for views for sure.
A lovely walk. You’re fortunate to have the weather. Here in Scotland it’s just too cold, wet and windy. Every time I see a standing stone or circle it has me wondering about the people who built it and then used it.
If only some of these stones could talk!
Cold clear days are my favourite for walking in. However that looks freezing - well done brilliant walk.
Thank you. it was certainly a "fresh" day!
Awesome walk and share Dave. 👍🏻
Thank you. :)
One of those sparkling but cold winter day walks with the low sun giving some stunning views and long shadows. I wonder how far those sarsen stones had to travel to the stone circle? Logan looked like he really enjoyed the readings from the Treves tome as I did. Loved that view south to Portland and the sea - so beautiful. Thanks for another super video.
Thank you Jean. That trek up t the top of Moigns Down was certainly worth it for the views.
Another wonderful walk from Dave & Logan. Thank you 😊
Thank you. :)
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Beautiful scenery Dave and well researched. "You may hear a sniff and heavy-breathing", that reminds me of an Ian Dury and the Blockheads song (showing my age there), any ideas which?
Thank you. Would that be "S & D & R & R" by any chance?
Spot on Dave, you're showing your age too!
Very nice video and lovely views Dave. the music was nice too.
Thank you David. :)
Very interesting, didn't know about that little stone circle. Great to see Logan with his nose down along the route, scenting the ground and of course, posing on the trig point and having a game of ball! I have heard Poxwell pronounced as 'Pokeswell' - no idea if that is a local thing or what!? Wish that lovely blue sky would return - fed up with grey clouds and fog!!
Yes, I think that Logan enjoyed that one!
It was actually named after Pokes well. ...I read online.
@@bosse641 Ah, thank you for that info!
What a lovely walk on a cold but sunny day. A countryside walk is the best ones. The views are beautiful and Logan seemed to enjoy his walk. Just a gorgeous day and scenery all around. Thanks Dave and Logan☀️
Thank you Melissa. There are some super views to be had at the top of Moigns down for sure.
Great video Dave and well done in that bitterly cold wind !
Thank you Geoff. It was OK .... if you kept moving!
What a lovely walk Dave
Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.
123rd YES. GET. IN!!
Love the walks, Dave thank you.
I never knew about that stone circle yet spent loads of time in the area. Terrible, must try harder.
The stone circle is a bit "out of the way" but worth a visit, if only for the great views up on that ridge.