The Jurassic Coast

[Tigger_1979]

just realised 15th is Easter weekend so traffic down M5 has put a stop to that day

29th April
6th May
or any Saturday in June

anyone got objections to 6th May? (may also mean becky cant come)

[pixi]

Originally Posted by Goochie

They probably had enough of Pixi shoving needles in their buttocks.

How very dare you ! I don't shove, I'm very gentle

[Tigger_1979]

Just an update to this meet after discussion at Weston today we will move this meet to a Saturday in June sometime please can ppl post if they cant do a particular Saturday who would really like to come to this meet

[Tigger_1979]

DATE FOR THIS MEET IS SAT 17th JUNE

Please start a new sign up list for this meet

1) Tigger and Bex

[devonutopia]

You're better off hanging fire Will - Get your route idea in your head - I'll drive it for a day out, and then we can start a fresh thread with date and proper route and plan for the day.

[vRS19TD]

DATE FOR THIS MEET IS SAT 17th JUNE

1) Tigger and Bex
2) vRS19TD - John (The Quiet One)

[vRS19TD]

Originally Posted by devonutopia

You're better off hanging fire Will - Get your route idea in your head - I'll drive it for a day out, and then we can start a fresh thread with date and proper route and plan for the day.

Okay, just saw this after i posted.

[Tigger_1979]

Originally Posted by devonutopia

You're better off hanging fire Will - Get your route idea in your head - I'll drive it for a day out, and then we can start a fresh thread with date and proper route and plan for the day.

Nah stick with this Thread only as dont want to advertise this too much
keep this a small convoy of about 10 cars
there will be lots of walking to see the nice veiws in this meet and a bit of driving also

and all Details will be kept updated in the first post of this thread

[Emily-Elizabeth]

So what's the date for this meet?

I would like to come, but I will have to check work.

If all is alright, then it will be me and the dog. Oh and Vlad

[Tigger_1979]

DATE FOR THIS MEET IS SAT 17th JUNE

1) Tigger and Bex
2) vRS19TD - John (The Quiet One)

[dvere]

1) Tigger and Bex
2) vRS19TD - John (The Quiet One)
3) dvere & mrs d (+hammer)

[devonutopia]

1) Tigger and Bex
2) vRS19TD - John (The Quiet One)
3) dvere & mrs d (+hammer)
4) devonutopia

Can;t see me doing anything on that day (yet)

Still need that reconoiter, Will?

[drm_jones]

Go on then

1) Tigger and Bex
2) vRS19TD - John (The Quiet One)
3) dvere & mrs d (+hammer)
4) devonutopia
5) drm_jones

[bmjb99]

Originally Posted by devonutopia

OK, I'm doing this now. So Will, you might want to print off some of my drivel below and keep the links handy. Here we go

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.sr...00500&ay=81500

Start at arrow, which is Exmouth.
Head to Budleigh Salterton for seafront stop - should be good photo opportunities
Head to Sidmouth, possible detour via Otterton for possible cliff views (need zoom in)
From there, go toward Seaton, stop off at Beer ( ) Branscombe Head should be nice
Photo opportunities on Seaton seafront?
A3052 to Lyme Regis - again seafront shots, maybe some cliffs.
Head toward Bridport - detours possible to Charmouth, or Seatown looks better

If I may add a bit of semi-local knowledge:

Otterton to Sidmouth - there's a gravel car park on top of the hill just before entering Sidmouth, quick stroll across a field and if the hedges aren't overgrown you can overlook the town. Otherwise there's no seafront parking (although there are car parks on the landward side of the prom road) and if you cruise along the prom you'll have to turn round at the end and come back because of the way the one-way system works.

Branscombe and Beer - neither have particularly good access to the sea; one of the pubs in Branscombe brew their own beer, if you're looking for somewhere to stop for elevenses, but the lanes round there are quite narrow and there might be quite a bit of tourist traffic around in June (not counting Briskodians).

Seaton - a fairly soulless place IMHO, but at least you get a straight run along the seafront and out the other side of town and, unless the situation's changed in the last couple of years, there is parking along the seafront.

Lyme Regis - no easy vehicular access to the sea, but if you want to park in one of the car parks (the one in the town centre can be a nightmare in the summer, but there is one further out) you can walk out along the Cobb and pretend you're Meryl Streep.

Charmouth, don't know enough about the beach but Seatown could be a good stopping place, there's a carpark and a pub right by the beach and if you're feeling energetic, you can run up Golden Cap - the highest point along that stretch of coastline.

[devonutopia]

Hmmmm, I just realised the South West Motorshow is the day after this meet. I hope its not going to be too long as I'll have to call it quits to get back to Devon to prep the car for the show the next morning.

[Tom_vRS]

I'll be there, I think

[Tigger_1979]

close to the possible route im planning
well using google earth

Jurassic Coast meet
Exmouth
sandy bay
Budleigh Salterton
Orcombe Rock
Sidmouth, Peak Hill Road
Branscombe, River Sid
Seaton
Littoral du Dorset et de l'est du Devon
Lyme Regis Harbour
Golden Cap
Bridport West Bay
Burton Road
Chesil
Portland Bill
Weymouth
Durdle Door
Lulworth Cove
Worbarrow Bay
Kimmeridge Bay
Saint Alban's Chapel
winspit
Lighthouse Road Swanage
Swanage Bay
Studland Bay
Poole Harbour Ferry Finish

gonna look through a few maps and everyones ideas on here now

[devonutopia]

Originally Posted by Tigger_1979

close to the possible route im planning
well using google earth

Jurassic Coast meet
Exmouth
sandy bay
Budleigh Salterton
Orcombe Rock
Sidmouth, Peak Hill Road
Branscombe, River Sid
Seaton
Littoral du Dorset et de l'est du Devon
Lyme Regis Harbour
Golden Cap
Bridport West Bay
Burton Road
Chesil
Portland Bill
Weymouth
Durdle Door
Lulworth Cove
Worbarrow Bay
Kimmeridge Bay
Saint Alban's Chapel
winspit
Lighthouse Road Swanage
Swanage Bay
Studland Bay
Poole Harbour Ferry Finish

gonna look through a few maps and everyones ideas on here now

At most, please select just the best 25% of the above!

[Tigger_1979]

there not all stops just wanna atleast drive along all those bits
and I think we could squeeze a 5min stop in all and a few longer stops for lunch etc and walks

[Octygone]

Just thought I would help with these

Durdle Door ....car park and a longish walk to even see it
Lulworth Cove .......car park ....always packed very popular
Worbarrow Bay may or may not be open as its part of the army firing range
Kimmeridge Bay ...... you have pay on the road for car parking

Lighthouse Road Swanage
Swanage Bay ....long walk from car park
Studland Bay ......toll road so you have to decide if you want the ferry early on
Poole Harbour Ferry Finish