Monday was our last day in Henley, we went for a walk to the north of Henley through “Estate” land, which included trees planted in the shape of flags (when viewed from the air – see google link). We then went via a deer park and into a forest of fabulous autumn colours, across a golf course and back in to Henley.
Tuesday we checked out of Henley and drove to Stonehenge, there is a new visitors centre a mile or so from the stones, so we walked there, which gives you the context of Stonehenge in the wider landscape. We did get the bus back. On the side roads near Stonehenge there are a few encampments (campervans, tents etc.) not sure if they are 6 weeks early for the winter solstice, or there to protest about the proposed tunnel for the main road (as tunnelling may damage the site).
Wednesday we had a quiet day on the Stonehenge campsite (about 3 miles away), we walked in the local village of Berwick St James and had a pint at the Boot Inn, a traditional oak beamed village pub.
Thursday we drove down to Lyme Regis, via West Bay, Bridport to meet up with Nic’s cousin and family. We checked in to a campsite we’d used in the summer. When we say ‘checked in’ and ‘camp site’, we mean drove into the field and parked up.
Friday, we walked down in the Lyme Regis, had brunch in ‘Town Mill Bakery”, then walked up to Nic’s cousin’s (everywhere, expect the seafront, in Lyme Regis is either up or down!). That evening we had a fabulous dinner in Tom’s Restaurant.
Saturday, we were treated to a drive around the local area. We went to Abbotsbury and walked up to St Catherine’s Chapel, with views over the Swannery and Chesil Beach, had lunch in a traditional pub. Drove on to Maiden Castle, an iron age hill fort near Dorchester. Back at the house, Nic cooked a Ghanaian peanut curry. After a view drinks and a film, we walked back up to the campsite.
Sunday, we walked from the campsite, across a few fields trying to follow a footpath to Charmouth. It was a little wet underfoot. Once at Charmouth we considered walking back to Lyme Regis along the beach, however the tide was coming in, and we were not confidant enough that we had enough time, so chose the coastal path instead. According to our map the coastal path, went to the seaward side of a golf course, however a couple of golfers insisted the path wen to the landward side of the golf course (then cut back across the course) so we followed their advice, then walked down in to Lyme Regis via Dragon hill and the River Lim walk.
Travurple 
Fabulous, brings back happy memories. As children we touched the stones as there were no restrictions.
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