Stonebarrow and Golden Cap

The road up to Stonebarrow from Charmouth is very narrow and a bit of a lottery as far as meeting other cars is concerned. Passing points are few and far between so great caution is needed. Once you  have arrived at the car park to start your walk all fear of crashing into somebody else soon fades as you take in the breathtaking views. Leaving the car park I followed the footpath that heads eastwards to Morcombe farm and then south to Muddyford lane. There are wonderful  views across the rolling countryside where fields are divided up by hedges like patchwork quilts . At the end of Muddyford lane I joined Langdon lane and made my way a long quiet tracks to the edge of Seatown. The footpath then turns right and follows the South West coastal path to the top of Golden Cap the highest point on the south coast of England. Once you are at the top the views are splendid and it's a great spot for a picnic. As I was eating mine I saw a Raven and a Peregrine falcon soaring over the cliff top. Descending Golden Cap you meet the breathless walkers coming up the other side as I headed for the landslip area that makes up Cain's Folly. From here there is a short but steep climb back up to Stonebarrow car park and a circular walk of 7 miles is completed. Now all I have to do is get back down Stonebarrow lane without crashing into anyone.