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SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
GOLDEN CAP to EYPE

South West Coastal Path No: 70             Total: 569 miles


29th September 2013 ...............Walk No. 1024 Time Taken: Cycle: Distance: Enjoyment: Weather: 2.5 hours n/a 4 miles 90% Little Wind Nature: Seagulls and Cattle Temp: Cloud: Rain: Visibility: Ground Conditions: 16oC 100% 80% Misty Very Good Underfoot General: Ann drove me to Seatown for start of walk. Immediate ascent from beach up Ridge Cliff with good views of Seaton and Golden Cap despite the very misty weather. Long pull to summit, then an immediate steep drop before another steep climb to top of Doghouse Hill. Gentle ridge up to the highest point for day at Thorncombe Beacon. Lots of good views of previous summits and the coastline ahead to the east. Good to natter with fellow walkers. Very steep descent from summit initially then a more moderate descent into Eype and onto Eype stoney beach. Yet another steep ascent from beach up west cliffe, but this time thankfully not a long ascent. Plenty of evidence of landslip along a fragile coastline. Another steady descent this time into West Bay with its secure, but small harbour, and highrise buildings. Soon found the bus stop at the George Hotel for journey west. Thought that buses X53 were every hour but on examination of the timetable the winter bus service is every two hours. Luckily I had only half an hour to wait. Another great day on the south west coastal path although very misty, oh for some sunshine.

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29th September 2013 - SWCP - Map Courtesy www.streetmap.co.uk

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