Journey: Snedsted – Stenbjerg – Thy National Park – Vorupor – Thagaards Plantage – Klitmoller (Cold Hawaii) – Hanstholm – The bunker from the Olsen beach – Kaas – lay-by near Rubjerg Knude Fyr
I knew the pups were going to love today, it’s been absolutely gorgeous travelling along the west coast through Thy National Park stopping every 10-15mins to experience another treasure (thanks so much for the recommendation Anna).
We had an hour long walk along the breathtaking beach at Stenbjerg fossil hunting, marvelling at rock patterns others had made, watching the pups chase about and just loving life. Then on to Vorupor for coffee and cake and a potter down their sea defence called Haubad, it’s creation has created a swimming pool separate from the sea and obviously kept the sand to one side – it’s a bit like Cromer.
Just 7mins on from there was the Thagaards Plantage which was a natural mixed forest leading to the sea. We were lucky to find a place to park as none designated and it meant the route we took was little walked and we saw nobody else. We had seen what we guess was a huge beacon at the top of a hill and so headed for that… As soon as I saw it I felt compelled to climb it. It was a surprisingly easy climb as I have super grippy thighs from pole class (thanks Holly 😂) and it certainly got my heart racing with the adrenaline. Mark was stood at the bottom advising against because…safety…dress…but I do like a challenge and it was fine, plus a great view!
We had a picnic lunch with the dogs outside then drove on Klitmoller which is otherwise known as Cold Hawaii and has masses of surf schools and surf shops. Sadly today the waves weren’t up so most were lying on their boards and we only saw one person surf a single wave.
Having missed the bunkers on the way to Rømø we were spoilt in the afternoon with 19 at Hanstholm. I went inside a few on my own and they are quite dark and creepy. I honestly expected more graffiti but there was hardly any, though I suppose it is in the middle of nowhere. The bunker museum has some huge weaponry and it’s so strange to think of people living and working within both the large and small bunkers dotting along the coast. I personally preferred exploring the ruined bunkers just outside of Hanstholm than the official museum’s grounds.
On next to more ruined bunkers on Olsen beach…again there were dozens some of which had been partly consumed by the sea. These were much less ominous is presence, partly because of children playing on and around them but also there was some light-hearted graffiti on them… Jasper almost got eaten by a bunker whale and another bunker monster was after Mabel 😂🐾 (Ernest was already on the lead for trying to steal a child’s ice cream 🙈)
As the Saturday tradition dictates pizza for dinner we drove on in search of such delights. The best Google reviews were given to Amigo’s in Kaas… It was average nothing special but it was on the way to tomorrows doggy surprise another beach. We have parked up ready to hike to Rubjerg Knude Fyr ( the disappearing lighthouse) tomorrow morning. Is it daft I’m keeping it a surprise for the dogs… Mabel just loves the beach and had rolled on 4 today ❤️ I really hope they are living their best life, I feel we are.
Oh and just remembered, I gave myself purple highlights for the eagle-eyed amongst you that spot it 😄💜
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