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Coasts
Frank Bealing's gorgeous colour film captures the timeless grandeur of Dorset's coastline - with huge cliffs, pretty villages and wild seas
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Overview
We start with cliff top views along Dorset's coast before stopping at Lulworth Cove for a swim. Next we look down on Portland and Chesil Beach before visiting the lighthouse at Portland Bill. Seatown is the next stop where a woman in tweed plays with a small dog in the surf. Further on we see Lyme Regis and boats collecting day trippers. Various villages are seen before we arrive at Colyton in Devon - the film ends in views of lush countryside where we see an ancient clapper bridge.
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