Jurassic geocaching at Martleaves Farm and campsite

Geocaching,  a bit like a modern version of orienteering,  ish,  is a great way to explore the world around you.  It is particularly effective at getting the younger, more tech savvy,  out of the house...

Martleaves Farm and campsite provides the perfect venue for cache meets,  nestled as it is on the edge of the Fleet lagoon,  off Chesil beech on Dorsets world heritage jurassic coast.  It's so beautiful here you can easily lose a day looking at the view..

With plenty of room for tents or vans,  excellent facilities,  lots for all to see and do, this is a geocachers dream.  We have an enthusiast on the team who can set up missions or act as a guide.

Why not book your next meet now? We'll soon be booked up for the summer,  the Martleaves secret is out.  See you soon.  Good hunting.

Fresh crab from the Fleet Lagoon at Martleaves campsite

We have the Fleet Saltwater Estuary just 300 metres from the farm, and across the Lagoon is Chesil Beach, approximately 17 miles long, all of which is fishable but some areas are out-of-bounds as they are part of a nature reserve. It extends from Chesil Cove in the east to Bridport Harbour. The beach slopes very steeply especially at the eastern end.

During late spring and early summer, mackerel shoal along the whole of the beach in great numbers. Most people target them with a feather rig which can be bought cheaply from all tackle stores. Mackerel are most easily caught during daylight in calm weather and can come very close to the shore as dusk approaches.(more)

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Fishing holidays at Martleaves Campsite

Come for a fishing break and stay at our farm, either in the B&B, self catering accommodation or in our mobile home.  There is a tackle shop just a 5 minute walk away and we have a fridge/freezer available for fishermen.  There is also a laundry room with washing and drying facilities and inside and outside sinks.

Bass fishing tuition is available by Mark Padfield: www.fishyrob.co.uk/Guiding/Mark/Mark_Profile.htm  
Cod fishing tuition can also be arranged. We have the Fleet Saltwater Estuary just 300 metres from the farm, and across the Lagoon is Chesil Beach, approximately 17 miles long, all of which is fishable but some areas are out-of-bounds as they are part of a nature reserve. It extends from Chesil Cove in the east to Bridport Harbour. The beach slopes very steeply especially at the eastern end. (Jurassic fishing dorset )

New Flickr group

We now have a Flickr group. If you are on here and have any pictures of your stay with us, please do upload them and add them to this group. If not, Flickr is a great way to archive and share your photos, get feedback, advice and make friends/connections.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/2131584@N21/

So please do add any pics you have or come and see us and take some soon