The lost Village of Tyneham and Worborrow Bay - later start (walk C)
Dorset WALX Festival - Dorset WALX Festival
Overview
This stunning Village is nestled in its own deep valley which ends at a private bay the tranquil life for Villagers in Victorian times involved serving teas to visitors who arrived by Paddle Steamer and otherwise going about an isolated existence with farms a church and school plus a Large stately home. This all changed in the Second World War when the Villagers were evacuated when the MOD (Ministry of Defence) took it over for practice.They never got to return and it now sits as a reminder of how life changed. It is operated by the MOD and sits in live ranges to this today but you can modify and enjoy the stunning location and the history too.The walk takes in the bay before climbing Inuit he cliffs before dropping back down to explore the Village at your leisure.There is a coffee truck and toilets. You may want to pop back to the Bay for guide walk swim too ( 15 min walk)
Tyneham Village Car Park
Tyneham Range Walks
East Lulworth
Dorset
BH20 5QF
Telephone number:
0333 12345 40
Meeting point instructions:
This car park is easy to miss - look out for a sign on the road pointing to a gate that leads to a track that drops into the valley. Suggested car park charge of ?4Toilets usually available.
Please bear in mind that phone signal may not be present in this area.
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