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Pawprint Series: A splendid beach in West Sussex

21/08/2014 by a3traveller

I know I have written about it before but I am penning this as a devoted dog owner. It being, of course, the West Wittering Estate in West Sussex and if you love a pristine, white sandy beach, then this is the place to be. Dog owners, like me, use the far end of the beach, past the beach huts near the flag post – and we are not short-changed for this for me is the better part of the beach. The […]

Categories: Beach Resorts, Dog walking, Nature, Pawprint series, Sussex, Travel, UK • Tags: Beach, beach huts, Beaches, Chichester, dog owner, Dog walking, England, The Hound, Travel, UK, West Sussex, West Wittering, West Wittering Estate, white sandy beach

The Victorian Bathing Machine

29/07/2014 by a3traveller

Being interested in all thing seaside, I have long wanted to see an actual Victorian Bathing Machine in person. So it was with great anticipation that I saw the most exclusive bathing machine of them all this past week – Her Majesty Queen Victoria’s own bathing machine on her very own private beach at the sublime Osborne House near Ryde on the Isle of Wight. These huts on wheels were used to protect a bather’s modesty with participants entering the hut […]

Categories: Beach Resorts, Europe, Historic Heritage, Stately home or Estate, Travel, UK • Tags: Beach, Beach Hut, England, English Heritage, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Osborne House, Portsmouth, Queen Victoria, Sea bathing, Solent, Travel, UK, Victorian Bathing Machine

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West Wittering – one of the world’s great beaches

07/01/2014 by a3traveller

Why of why did I wait so long to visit the Witterings in West Sussex? I discovered them when looking for places to walk my dog – not the normal way you discover a beautiful beach I must admit but I am so very glad I went there in the end. I swear that The Hound’s face bursts into a smile when he sees the sand – he immediately heads off to race around and around in circles, just for […]

Categories: Beach Resorts, Dog walking, Pawprint series, Sussex, UK • Tags: Beach, East Head, Sand Dunes, The Witterings, West Sussex, West Wittering

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A beach resort in winter …

05/03/2012 by a3traveller

I love living near a beach, particularly in the winter time, where tourists are sparce and you feel like you have the whole area to yourself. A few images of Southsea Beach, Portsmouth taken recently. Although dogs are welcome the Eastney end of Southsea Beach all year around, they can wander elsewhere off season. I love that someone has “customised” this sign post. Walks are often brisk due to the wind coming in from the sea … but definitely refreshing. […]

Categories: Beach Resorts, Dog walking, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Travel, UK • Tags: Beach, Eastney, England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Recreation and Sports, Southsea, Southsea Beach, Travel, Travel and Tourism, UK, Victorian Piers

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A welcome oasis …

20/02/2012 by a3traveller

I wish there were more pit-stops available in winter time on Southsea Beach, Portsmouth, Hants, but this one, to the Eastney side of the Pier, is cherished by dog walkers like myself. With a wooden platform built over the beach,you can take your faithful friend with you to enjoy a welcome hot coffee (and a wicked snack) with a great view. Affordable too. Coffee Cup rocks.

Categories: Dog walking, Hampshire, Portsmouth, UK • Tags: Beach, Beverages, Coffee, Coffee and Tea, Eastney, England, Food, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southsea, UK

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Pawprint Series: A splendid beach in West Sussex

The Victorian Bathing Machine

West Wittering – one of the world’s great beaches

A beach resort in winter …

A welcome oasis …