It's a name that reminds me of Werthers Originals and the Scottish Highlands. But don't let that put you off - it's home to acres of breathtaking scenery and probably one of the best pubs for miles.
Why I ended up there is a bit random. Harry Harris, my flatmate and general funny man, has a knack for finding and knowing about good stuff. This time, listening to a Grad Ceremony speech at the B.I.C (don't ask) had produced this little gem for us. Road trip start.
Of course, every good road trip starts with sweets, tunes, and...a can of strongbow? First stop co-op.
Most people love a good drive. Especially when you have the vocal talents of Anya Fisher and Harry Harris on board. Watch out for them on X-factor next year. When we eventually arrived in Worth it all became clear. It was amazing. It's got all the right ingredients to satisfy the needs of the inner country bumpkin. Even the communities local motor head had come out to play (see right).
We set out for a hike in the winter sun. When I say hike, what I really mean is a gentle stroll. Just staying upright in our ill-equipped trainers was a losing battle. Then things got even more random. Please watch 'Harry Harris's guide to Dorset' below...
It was a pretty funny walk. We mucked about for a bit, went down to the sea to throw rocks and Anya had a face-off with a cow. Harry managed to trip over a bramble and Kylie walked the plank over a bog. All that fresh air had us gasping for the local watering hole.
The Square and Compass is a neat, little pub that serves real ale from the barrel. It's cosy and has plenty of character. If you ever visit, try the hot mulled cider - they 'think' it's about 6.5%. All we found out is that half a pint is easily enough to get us tipsy.
See the rest of the photos here.
MC
