Smuggling is a fascinating part of the history of Dorset, and the coastline of World Heritage is dotted with smuglers bays. This travel article is a thrilling, but undemanding walk along the coastal road. It begins in one of these bays, hidden among some of the magnificent coastal landscapes of England. He will then take you to a beautiful beach in a calm bay, before returning to the real smuggler hotel, which is one of the most picturesque traditional English pubs that you can find anywhere.
The walk starts at the pub, which is unsurprisingly named “The Smugglers Inn”. You will find it, moving west, along the A353, towards Weymouth. Approximately six miles from Weymouth and, having passed the left hand, having indicated "Ringsted Bay", proceed to the following left edge, designated Osmington Mills. There is also a useful secondary sign labeled "Smugglers Inn." Continue along the lane, as it almost steeply descends about three-quarters of a mile. You will see the Smugglers Inn hotel, located at the foot of the slope, on your left, and a parking lot on a higher platform to the right. You park here. At the time of writing, this is a free parking lot, but please understand that it is intended for pubs patrons, so be sure to have a drink or a drink at the hotel when you return later.
Walk down the steps from the parking lot to the hotel and look for a narrow path leading along the left side of the building, and go to the rear, where it becomes the beginning of a walk. When the walk opens in a hilly field, go to the lower of the two styles and follow the path to the bay. There is a very rocky and pebble beach with a small waterfall, which is nice to cross and makes an excellent background for photos.
After spending some time exploring the smugglers' bay, return to the field and go to a different style, designated Coastal Path and Ringstead. This path takes you to the top of the cliff and provides superb views across the bay to Portland and Weymouth harbor. Watch the wreck of a small ship that breaks through the surface at low tide, but can also be seen under the waves at other times on crystal clear turquoise banks at the foot of the cliff. Continue along the trail until it reaches the sea level with a trip directly to the beach. This will lead you to the pebbly and pebbly, western end of Ringstead Bay. To this end, you will find interesting mountain pools and sea reef, which opened the tide.
The bay extends for about half a mile to the point where it ends in a White Note, a dramatic, white gorge. It's worth a stroll to the far end of the beach, because the farther you go, the less pebble the beach gets, and there is quite a lot of sand that can be found as soon as the stream disappears. About halfway along the bay there are several holiday homes, several permanent residences, a shop and a cafe about fifty yards inland and a path from the beach. Swimming is safe for adults and children in the typically calm waters of the bay, and for children there is plenty of grass above the beach. The beach is a great place to look for fossils that are part of a World Heritage site, exactly nicknamed the "Jurassic Coast." Unfortunately and, despite its reliably isolated location, it is not used by naturists.
When you have plenty of time for sunbathing, exploring the beach or swimming in the turquoise sea, return as you came, not forgetting to stay at the Smugglers Inn for a drink or a snack. Locals call the hotel "Smugs", and it dates back to the 13th century. His position in the ravine between the cliffs has always made him an ideal place for retreating and landing smugglers. When you come to order your drinks or products, you will find a lot of information to find out about the famous smugglers who once visited this place. Watch your head under the low beamed roofs and try to present the atmosphere in those days when a gang of notorious smugglers gathered around huge fireplaces and secret alcoves, making the next passage through the canal.
When you sit back to enjoy your meal, you can pick up one of the many travel booklets that provide additional travel tips and information about the Dorset coast and countryside. In this area there is something to see and do. For naturists, Studland Bay, the UK's most popular naturist beach, is just half an hour away. The weather is usually the most beautiful one you will find in the UK, but if you cause misfortune or do not want to go to the beach, Dorset also offers many indoor attractions.
