WALKS IN DORSET at MORETON & THE LAWRENCE OF ARABIA TRAIL [4K]

This is another video in my series “ Walks in Dorset” accompanied by my Whippet (Logan). In this episode, I take a walk in and around the pretty village of Moreton (located a 3 miles South of Bere Regis) in Dorset – taking in part of the “Lawrence of Arabia Trail” (as much of the route passes locations associated with his life).

I have presented a very brief history of T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) at the start of the video, which hopefully gives the viewer some background information about his life & story.

My 4 mile circular walk starts at the public viewing area (free car park) by the Bovington Tank Training area. There is a small memorial in the car park that commemorates the death of Lawrence (he died in a tragic motorbike accident nearby). I initially head North through some woodland, next to the training area, to visit Clouds Hill – the small cottage that was once Lawrence's home.

From Clouds Hill, I initially head West along a road - take care as it can be busy at times & there isn't a pedestrian path - for about 200 yards or so before changing direction & heading South along Moreton Drive & though the delightful Moreton Plantation towards the River Frome.

After crossing what is one of the longest fords in the South of England (over the River Frome), I explore the pretty village of Moreton. A visit to the church of St Nicholas (which held the funeral of Lawrence in 1935) was followed by a look at the grave of Lawrence in the churchyard.

I then had a lovely stroll through the Walled Garden (free entry although donations are encouraged) with it's 5 acres of landscaped gardens (dogs welcome) followed by light refreshments at the cafe.

My route then took me back over the ford and then on a North Easterly direction through stunning heathland & woodland back to my car.

Map courtesy of Google Maps.

Music by Original Spruce (Copyright owner). Permission for me to use this track has been given to me by the copyright owner. 2022.
Tracks (in order of appearance in the video): 1) Nicely Stone, 2) Marching the Moors , 3) Pembrokeshire, 4) Eko Eko & 5) Martin Down (The “harp music” was not one of the tracks).
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I use a GOPRO HERO 7, 8 or 10 Black Action Camera (sometimes with a Gimbal) & a Rode microphone (either a “Shotgun” or a Rode Wireless Go) together with a Canon Powershot SX530 HS.