On the coast path from Swanage, Dorset
Our walk continues along a breezy coast path
(Photos/words © urban75, 15th-16th May, 2009)
Leaving Swanage, we set off on the last leg of our walk past some spectacular coastal scenery.
![Swanage Coast path walk, past Peveril Point and Durlston Bay, Dorset, May 2009 - photos, feature and comment](images/swanage-coast-path-01.jpg)
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Despite its coastal location, Swanage survived the First Word War more or less intact, but wasn't so lucky during the Second World War, suffering bomb damage which killed 20 people.
To protect the town, gun emplacements and pillboxes were built along the southern end of the bay. Both Swanage and nearby villages were also heavily involved in the development of radar during WW2.
![Swanage Coast path walk, past Peveril Point and Durlston Bay, Dorset, May 2009 - photos, feature and comment - photos, feature and comment](images/swanage-coast-path-03.jpg)
Fishing boats.
![Swanage Coast path walk, past Peveril Point and Durlston Bay, Dorset, May 2009 - photos, feature and comment - photos, feature and comment](images/swanage-coast-path-04.jpg)
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Jetty.
![Swanage Coast path walk, past Peveril Point and Durlston Bay, Dorset, May 2009 - photos, feature and comment - photos, feature and comment](images/swanage-coast-path-06.jpg)
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![Swanage Coast path walk, past Peveril Point and Durlston Bay, Dorset, May 2009 - photos, feature and comment - photos, feature and comment](images/swanage-coast-path-08.jpg) Coast Guard station at Peveril Point.
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The walk climbs out of the town and runs along the top of cliffs, offering some dramatic views..
![Swanage Coast path walk, past Peveril Point and Durlston Bay, Dorset, May 2009 - photos, feature and comment - photos, feature and comment](images/swanage-coast-path-10.jpg)
![Swanage Coast path walk, past Peveril Point and Durlston Bay, Dorset, May 2009 - photos, feature and comment - photos, feature and comment](images/swanage-coast-path-11.jpg)
![Swanage Coast path walk, past Peveril Point and Durlston Bay, Dorset, May 2009 - photos, feature and comment - photos, feature and comment](images/swanage-coast-path-12.jpg) Looking north back at Swanage.
![Swanage Coast path walk, past Peveril Point and Durlston Bay, Dorset, May 2009 - photos, feature and comment - photos, feature and comment](images/swanage-coast-path-13.jpg)
![Swanage Coast path walk, past Peveril Point and Durlston Bay, Dorset, May 2009 - photos, feature and comment - photos, feature and comment](images/swanage-coast-path-14.jpg) Taking a rest.
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