A low res picture across to Corfe Castle.

The approach to Chapman's Pool with St Aldhelm's Head looming above.

Conditions here are ideal for huge thistles - the larger flower is about 7cms diameter.

The hanging valley and path up to the cliff tops.

167 steps lead up to the top.

The view East from Houns Tout Cliff, the Coastguard Cottages and Coastguard Station sit basking in early summer sunshine on St Aldhelm's Head.

The view Westward, The Isle of Portland looms through the haze on the horizon.

Typical Coast Path sign.

The path disappears over the edge!

Up at Swyre Head this is the view of Encombe House nestling picturesquely in the bowl beneath. The range of the Purbeck Hills is visible in the distance on the left.

The light breeze wafts the sweet scent of the oil seed rape crop flowering in the fields here.

A dry stone wall gives protection to wild flowers in the afternoon sun.

The end of the walk and a delicious pint of Jurassic bitter awaits at the Scott Arms in Kingston.