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Lulworth Cove holiday Day 4

As we were in Thomas Hardy country, we felt obliged to do some touristy things. First to a lay-by on the A35, but things soon got better as we attempted to round up sheep in the rolling fields of Dorset. Hardy's cottage was disappointing as the National Trust  don't  open on Tuesdays. A pleasant  walk along the River Frome then brought us to Stinsford Churchyard, complete with a long line of Hardy family memorials. Back to the lay-by, then to Maiden Castle for picnic lunch in the car park. This colossal earthworks remained un-explored by us as it was raining hard. From there to the monument to Vice-Admiral Hardy with extensive views, including a glimpse of West Fleet, behind Chesil beach. Thanks to Marian and Peter for additional photos

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 Far from the Madding Crowd

 

 

Hardy's cottage, front

Tuesday 14th June 2016

Maiden Castle

Hardy monument

View from Hardy monument

Maddie checking tyre pressures

Path to Hardy's cottage

Little egret on the River Frome

Hardy memorial

Hardy's cottage, rear

Come-Bye, Come-Bye!!

Walking Higher Bockhampton fields

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