The stone memorial in White Hill Plantation has views over Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Wiltshire, the four counties that made up the Wessex Division. The woodlands were given to the National Trust in 1949 in memory of the men of 43rd who fell in the Second World War. ![]() On Winyard’s Gap is a replica of the memorial built on Hill 112 near Caen, the site of the first battle in which the 43rd Wessex Division took part. Here’s one of those wide open views you can see from Winyards Gap. If you love woodland walks and happens to be in the area (Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), put Windyards Gap on your list. Our dog, Ollie enjoyed the walk just as we did. It is pretty shaded so to truly enjoy the walk filled with magnificent trees, flowers, ferns and woodland wildlife, we recommend taking the walk when there is plenty of daylight. The path takes you right up to a Second World War memorial before continuing into a circular walk in the woods. After a short walk pass the gates, you will see a small lay-by and steps to the footpath. From Winyard’s Gap Inn (and Pub) head towards Chedington. Winyards Gap is a long narrow ridge with wide open views across four counties. Winyards Gap Chedington Winyards Gap Chedington View Winyards Gap Walk The wide open space beer garden in front of Winyard Gap Inn enjoys an almost bird’s eye view of the area. Given the great weather most restaurant patrons were seated outdoors to make the most of the weather and enjoy the breath-taking sunsets. The Winyard’s Gap pub and restaurant is popular and busy but as the accommodation wing is set back away from the hustle and bustle it was not disruptive at all. The studio apartment also allowed us to cook and prepare meals on the days when we wanted to stay in. ![]() It sleeps 3 and is pet friendly so it was perfect for a short stay. Winyard’s Gap was affordable option for us especially at the highest peak season of summer in August. It took us an average drive of 45 minutes to an hour to get to the beach and in particular, the Jurassic Coast. Our stay at Winyard’s Gap Inn gave us access to the nearby woodland walks, the village of Chedington, gorgeous landscape views and other nearby attractions.Īlthough Winyard’s Gap Inn is not located right on the coast, its position midway between the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of Dorset and the Jurassic coasts made it the perfect location for us. Entire fossilised skeletons of dinosaurs, ammonites calcified in rock all lay about to be explored. There is a stretch of coastline in southern England in the counties of Dorset and Devon that have been home to the creatures of the past from eras bygone. ![]() We made Chedington our base for our visit to the Jurassic Coast.
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