God is on our side today it has turned out a lovely day even though there is a chill in the air first thing in the morning and what a view to wake up to. Coffee to warm you as you look across the Caravan site to the English countryside, rabbits eating the grass near you and the birds singing.

A good day to explore the Devon Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site starting at Lyme Regis the Pearl of Dorset just a five-ten minute drive from Woodfarm Caravan site, which is like a little village. Not sure if West Bay is at Lyme Regis but this is the location where Broadchurch was filmed.

The historic and picturesque seaside town of Lyme Regis is packed full of character and charm, living up to its reputation as the Pearl of Dorset. Nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the resort sits at the heart of the 95 miles of the Jurassic Coast World heritage Site where the rugged coastlines of West Dorset and East Dorset meet.

Roads and parking are always a problem but high on the cliff is an area for coaches and motorhomes (tourist coaches have to park somewhere). Steep walk down through the gardens with magnificent views of the harbour and the rugged coastline. All the tourists and locals are out enjoying the beautiful sunshine but we are still dressed for winter. Walked round the seawall of the harbour which in bygone years was one of the south coast's major trading ports and a vast array of goods passed through the town’s harbour running the risk of pirates and smugglers. But today it is only tourists looking for fossils on the beach or in the shops.

Wondered along the world famous Cobb (quaint old builds) and along the seafront to the town of steep winding lanes where you had to watch your step or be hit by a car. We now know why the English have small cars, you need one to drive and park on the narrow lanes or roads as they call them.

Next the picturesque ancient fishing village Beer it has a fascinating past of smuggling, lacemaking and Beer Stone. The rural hinterlands we drive through are stunning, very turn, hilltop and valley is breathtaking. The cliffs on the coast here are like the white chalk like the Cliffs of Dover, very picturesque looking down from the cliff carpark to Beer with the beach lined with sun lounges, beach huts, cafes and fishing boats on the pebble beach ready to go to sea. I love the flint thatched houses, so tiny including the buildings of the main street to the beach.
 The fun started when we missed the sharp turn to go to Sidmouth ended on a tight winding one lane road through the farming area and just past the entry to the Beer Quarry Caves we encountered a bus. Poor Richard had to reverse all the way back to the Quarry to let the bus and cars by. Good excuse for us to turn around and follow to the correct exit we were meant to take and be safe on a wider road.

Getting late in the afternoon and as usual the traffic is starting to build up and the winding small lanes down the valley to Sidmouth are a bit hectic and the grey clouds rolling over the ocean spell rain to us. A quick walk down to the seafront and the view of the dramatic vivid red Triassic sandstone cliffs reminds us of Prince Edward Island in Canada. Sidmouth must be a seaside resort as we walked by two grand old hotels on the seafront. Quick look at the town and the quaint white thatched homes and buildings.

Back to the hair raising lanes through the picturesque hinterlands and many valleys or rolling hills. Was surprised to see a large Piggery and Donkey Sanctuary on our way to finding the Exmouth Country Lodge and Prattshayes Campsite where we will be spending the night. The drizzle has set in and it is nice to be in front of the heater drinking a hot cup of coffee. Only two other motorhomes on site and we are between two tents so hopefully the people are not rowdy when they come back from the bar/reception at the Lodge.