Bridport walk of the week: Catch the sunrise on Colmer's Hill
By Lottie Welch
14th Sep 2021 | Local News
We have introduced a walk of the week for our newsletter subscribers to enjoy over the weekend.
Each Friday we will be sharing a circular walk in and around our local area with directions and photos. We use the OS Map app, which is very useful if you are out walking.
Those who are early risers may have noticed that it is slowly getting darker in the mornings, with more chance of catching the sunrise.
With that in mind, we decided to do a short stroll up Colmer's Hill, a perfect viewing platform for both the sunrise and sunset. However, it was misty and drizzling when we went up.
This week's walk is a mile loop up to Colmer's Hill, taking around 30 minutes - which doesn't include time to take in the amazing views. It is very steep going up and down the hill.
Start at the school and, facing the church, turn left to walk to the triangle and around and up past the church. After houses on either side, the road will turn into a lane, continue walking up there.
When you reach a gate on your left, go through it and turn right to walk through the field, following the track. When a hedge starts on your right, start walking up the hill towards the top right-hand corner where a path will go through trees and round to the left.
Follow the path up to Colmer's Hill.
When ready, go down the hill on the opposite side that you came up. It is a bit steeper so take care going down. Follow the path round to the left into a field and follow the path to the bottom left-hand corner.
Go through the metal gate and follow the path round to the left before turning right when it reaches the path you came up on and go back to the start.
This walk is just a suggestion, you can of course take any different routes you wish to make it more direct or make it longer. Always take extra care where the ground is uneven or wet.
Please leave gates as you find them - if you opened it, close it.
Please keep dogs on leads around livestock.
New bridport Jobs Section Launched!!
Vacancies updated hourly!!
Click here: bridport jobs
Share:
