A nice day was forecast, so we drove to Portland Island, just south of Weymouth. First stop was Portland Bill, the southern most tip, and after some battles with a non functioning parking meter, set off to explore. The lighthouse looks lovely in the sun!

We visited the Lighthouse Visitor Centre, then I went on a tour of the lighthouse. This is the old lens, only replaced a few years ago:

And this is the modern LED equivalent, looking tiny by comparison:

Views from the top were superb:

After a coffee, we went for a stroll nearby; nothing special but a chance for Rocco to stretch his legs: