After leaving Corfe, we arrived at Weymouth to discover that we had the wrong destination for the youth hostel. The hostel was not scheduled to open until the following day. Realizing our error, we had dinner and then proceeded to the hostel at Lulworth cove. The next morning, I made my way over the fields and the ridge that separates the hostel from the ocean. Looking down from the ridge, one can admire the view of the eastern arm of the cove. In centuries gone by, this cove was popular with smugglers!
To the left of this image is a fence that demarcates the boundaries of an army firing range. Flags were flying to indicate that the area is off limits to hikers.
Lulworth Cove
Returning to the hostel, we had breakfast and then set out for the day. We headed to Lulworth Cove and then hiked to Durdle Door. There are some strange names for various landmarks and villages in England! Looking through “the door”, one can see the headland of Portland in the distance.
Durdle Door
Later that evening, we enjoyed another dinner at one of the local pubs. After dinner, we headed outside. “These Chess Pieces Are Not Toys” proclaimed the sign on the wall behind the chess board.
These Chess Pieces Are Not Toys
These tables had been vacated by earlier visitors to the pub that were lit by outdoor lighting.
Outside The Pub
We headed down to the cove passing the chess pieces again.
More Chess Pieces
At the cove, we watched some folks launching some miniature hot air balloons before turning in for the night.