JOURNAL → WELLNESS + NATURE
Breathe in the salty sea air and embrace the great outdoors! Dorset is your playground for coastal walks, wild swimming and surf spots where barefoot adventurers thrive. Find hidden trails, peaceful parks and saltwater saunas. From yoga on the beach to cycling through rolling hills, this is your guide to feeling good, inside and out.
Riding the Waves of Time
Exploring Bournemouth’s forgotten surf legacy, from the lost waves of Hengistbury Head to the modern challenges and future opportunities for the sport. In conversation with British surfing legend Guy Penwarden, Tom Donaldson explores the history and what might lie ahead for Dorset's surf scene.
Neue Water
The ocean has long been a source of solace, but could it also be a powerful therapy for mental health? Writer Tom Donaldson explores how surfing is proving to be a transformative treatment.
What Lies Beneath
An exploration of the Boscombe Surf Reef. Words and photography by Kat Lewis.
Adventure Camping
On a May evening, Francesca Hughes catches the last ferry from Poole Quay to Brownsea Island. Here, she reflects on its rich history, from inspiring The Famous Five to being the birthplace of the Scout movement.
Butterflies and the Christ Child
Chasing El Nino: unveiling the science behind global weather surprises. Words by Tom Donaldson.
The South Coast Van Life
Embracing the vanlife adventure: exploring the open road with Olivia Thurlow. Join Liv as she shares her favourite spots along the Dorset coast, sure to inspire your own roadtrip wanderlust.
Surfing in Sustainability
As local awareness of sustainability continues to increase, it is worth considering the role of surfing in the sustainability of our beloved coast.
