웨스트 콤튼 최고의 라이딩 경로

마을 위로는 영국에서 가장 "풍만한" 랜드마크가 우뚝 솟아 있습니다. 180피트 높이의 백악 거인이 바지를 잊어버린 것은 분명합니다. 거대한 곤봉과 훨씬 더 거대한... 자존심으로 언덕에 새겨진 그는 수세기 동안 등산객들을 부끄럽게 만들었습니다. 전설에 따르면 그의 "남성성"에서 자면 생식력이 높아진다고 하지만, 대부분의 사람들은 숨 막히는 셀카로 만족합니다. 그는 고대적이고, 뻔뻔하며, 당신을 진심으로 반기는 유일한 언덕임이 틀림없습니다.

Beautiful views are always guaranteed, regardless of the what the weather holds.

What a lovely farm shop: great coffee and tea, plus fresh milk straight from the farmer, and much more. All this in a cozy courtyard with chickens and roosters. You should definitely stop here....

So much history in one building, I've created a highlight which includes all the amazing history,plus about 60 pictures. It's well worth a visit

* Historical Significance: A church was first founded on the site in the 9th century by Alfred the Great. The current building incorporates various architectural styles, including Norman, Early English, and Perpendicular, reflecting centuries of reconstruction and expansion. * Connection to Sir George Somers: The grave of Sir George Somers, who founded the colony of Bermuda and whose adventures are said to have inspired Shakespeare's "The Tempest," is located under the vestry. * Dorset County Symbol: St. Wite is the patron saint of Dorset, and her cross was adopted as the new county symbol in a public vote in 2008. The church continues to be an active Church of England parish church and is lovingly cared for by a local group, the Friends of St Candida.

Undisturbed Relics of St. Wite (St. Candida): It is one of only two churches in England (the other being Westminster Abbey) that still contains the undisturbed relics of the saint to whom it is dedicated, St. Wite (also known by her Latin name, St. Candida). This has created an unbroken line of pilgrimage to her shrine for over 1,000 years. "Cathedral of the Vale": It is known locally as "The Cathedral of the Vale" due to its historical significance and prominence in the Marshwood Vale. * Ancient Pilgrimage Site: The church has been a significant pilgrimage site for over a millennium, with pilgrims historically drawn by the reputation of St. Wite and the belief in the healing powers of her shrine. The shrine has three holes in its base where the sick could place body parts or offerings in hopes of miraculous healing. * Survival of the Reformation: Remarkably, the shrine and its relics survived the English Reformation, during which many such sacred sites were destroyed.

A hard hill to get up, but the views are worth it

End of the Esplanade past the rocks on the beach is great at sunset