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The Lyme Bay coastal region of West Dorset and East Devon is an area of amazing contrasts - come and drink in our breathtaking scenery, absorb our history and heritage or simply relax in one of the most beautiful and scenically diverse parts of England.It is my intention in a series of articles is to help you get the most out of your visit to this beautiful part of the world by suggesting great things to see and do, good food finds and anything else that may enhance your enjoyment when you visit this beautiful area.The Lyme Bay coast is an easily accessible part of England renowned for its fossil hunting, breathtaking natural beauty, sheltered harbours, sandy beaches, thatched cottages, sense of history and pastoral landscape. The weather is relatively mild all year round so its a great place to visit at any time during the year. Obviously the area is quieter outside of the main school holidays so thats the time to visit if you want to avoid the crowds. There are so many things to see and do here on the Jurassic Coast, so here are a couple of suggestions for things to do if you take a break in the area: A bracing walk and a fine ale! One of my favourite forms of exercise is a bracing two mile walk along the East Devon coast between Beer and Branscombe. But be warned, a head for heights will come in handy! This walk is quite strenuous but you will enjoy the most fantastic views across the open seas. There is large car park at Beer Head and this is the starting point for the walk. Head west out along the relatively level white cliffs of Beer Head and enjoy the views to Portland Bill in one direction and Torbay in the other. On your walk you will pass the spectacular chasm of Under Hooken that was created in 1790 when part of the cliff broke away and slipped down. Follow the well-maintained path on to Branscombe Mouth. This is the spot where the container ship MSC Napoli was shipwrecked in 2007 and this became national news as crowds flocked to the beach in a re-creation of Whisky Galore. Tranquility has now returned to this beautiful part of the coastline. The village of Branscombe is a short way inland from Branscombe mouth and is spread out along a long winding road. There are two pubs in the village, The Masons Arms, which is closest and the Fountain Head, which is at the far end of the village - both are well worth a visit. You can enjoy at your leisure a locally brewed Branscombe ale before you head back to Beer. Wheres the beef? Soak up more than 900 years of history on a visit to Forde Abbey, four miles south east of Chard on the Dorset/Somerset border. This elegant former Cistercian monastery is set in 30 acres of spectacular award winning gardens. The landscape has developed slowly since monastic times and it is constantly changing with the seasons and years. Its character in the spring is totally different from that of the summer or autumn. The gardens are open every day throughout the year. The Tearoom is open daily until the 31st October and the food served at Forde Abbey is cooked in the Abbey kitchens using produce grown on the estate or sourced from local producers. The walled kitchen garden and the soft fruit grown on the estate provide a wealth of seasonal fresh produce. I must make special mention (and apologies to any vegetarians reading this) of the famous Forde Abbey Red Devon Beef, which often appears on the menu. All of the Forde Abbey beef comes from animals that have been born and reared at Forde. I thoroughly recommend a visit to the estate shop where you can buy cuts of beef to take home with you its the best beef I have tasted. Somewhere to stay One of the most flexible ways to take a break in the Lyme Bay area is to book a self-catering holiday cottage. Lyme Bay Cottages provide self-catering holiday accommodation all year round with properties ranging from traditional Devon and Dorset cottages through to modern apartments - some in quiet country hideaways others in lively little coastal towns and villages. You can view details of Devon and Dorset holiday cottages and more information about the Lyme Bay area at LymeBayCottages.com.
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