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SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH BOLBERRY DOWN to SALCOMBE Tuesday 16th August 2011 ...............Walk No. 886 |
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South West Coastal Path No. 49 Total: 454.5 miles Time Taken: Cycle: Distance: Enjoyment: Weather: 3.25 hours n/a 5.5 miles 80% Drizzle & Mist Temp: Cloud: Rain: Visibility: Ground Conditions: 15oC 100% 60% Misty Good Compantions: Larry, Ken and Dennis General: Laz dropped us at Bolberry Down and drove to Salcombe park and ride. Den, Ken and myself walked from Bolberry Down car park in the mist towards Sour Mill Cove. Easy going at first then a long descent into Sour Mill Cove, over small wooden bridge near small sandy beach before steep and long ascent from cove to 'The Warren' above Steeple Cove. Easy going again to Bolt Head, passing the occasional huge toadstool, or are they mushrooms? We met Laz at gate by field of horses before long descent to Starehole Bay. Laz walked from Salcombe to Bolt Head so the car was at the destination. Wonderful views in the mist around Starehole Bay to Sharp Tor. Very interesting rock formations around the Tor, with a fence and a wall stopping the walker from falling into the sea. Good views to Salcombe and it's harbour, even in the mist. Easy walking past Under Beck to Splatcove Point, then a descent to South Sands and steep ascent from beach before another descent and ascent around beach to Salcombe Castle. More easy walking along road into Salcombe with good views up and down estuary, besides Portlemouth Down. Passed an old private funicular railway before the hotels of Salcombe. Very narrow streets to ferry. A welcome pint and bowls of chips in the “Ferry Inn' although we had to wait ages for the chips. Another good walk with the boys. Click Here to Go to Previous 'SWCP - Walk 885' Click Here to Go to Next 'SWCP - Walk 893' Click Here to Return to 'Lifetime of Walks' Homepage | |||||
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