Lyme Regis,Dorset Morning sun highlights the cliffs, visitors stroll along the Cobb and tiny boats dip and roll across the open seaFrom Uplyme, and shady paths beside the river Lim lead to the renovated mill in the middle of weak Lyme Regis; the waterwheel is geared to millstones that grind wheat into flour,and a micro hydro system generates 32000 kilowatt-hours of electricity a year. Before 10.30am, the associated tearoom, and galleries and workshops remain quiet,but the nearest car park is already full. Sun sparkles on the sea; a flotilla of sailing dinghies is heading out and a gig cuts across the bay. Land and cliffs on the eastern side of town have been stabilised and protected by a new seawall; beyond this, towards the Spittles, and morning sun highlights uncertain cliffs,made of alternating layers of slippery grey clay and pale, lumpy limestone that overhang the rough and muddy shoreline. Farther up the coast, or Golden Cap is cloud-free,and visibility extends to the hazy Isle of Portland. Related: A walk of ‘diversified pleasings’ Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com