The England Coast Path is still not complete, so today I face a 17 mile gap that many long-distance coastal walkers dislike, having to divert inland to cross the River Yeo. I’m determined to take something positive from the day. […]
Day 77: Weston-super-Mare to Clevedon Read More »
After three long days, I’m looking forward to a short walk, exploring the area. No better way to start than a full English breakfast, to make up for the shocking three beers and three packets of peanuts for dinner last
Day 76: Brean to Weston-super-Mare Read More »
My legs are sore from yesterday’s long riverbank trek, and I’m following the other side of the River Parrett today, so the hiking poles are back. It’s damp and grey, but a rainbow cheerfully points the way. Actually, it guides
Day 75: Bridgwater to Brean Read More »
There are not enough daylight hours to cover the 25 miles to Bridgwater, so I wind my way down the country lanes in the dark, foxes’ eyes shining in my head torch light. I would love to see a badger.
Day 74: Kilve to Bridgwater Read More »
The plan for the next five days is to hike from Minehead to Clevedon, closing in on Wales. Most of the walk will be near urban areas, also passing the Hinkley Point nuclear power station, so I’m upgrading from camping
Day 73: Minehead to Kilve Read More »
My final day on the SWCP. It’s a short walk to Minehead, so a perfect morning to explore Porlock Mash, gorgeous in the early morning light. Nature has arranged the perfect ending. I reach Minehead early afternoon, with the obligatory
Day 72: Porlock to Minehead Read More »
The campsite owner shows me a quicker way back to the coast path, so it is still early morning when I crest a hill and get a breathtaking view of The Valley of Rocks. One of those magic moments. The
Day 71: Lynton to Porlock Read More »
I am woken by the dawn crowing of roosters. The weather does not look promising, but it’s dry, and I’ll take that. I leave the campsite with a dog walker. He is 90 years old and still hikes up the
Day 70: Combe Martin to Lynton Read More »
My final week on the SWCP, and the weather forecast is grim. I have a short walk today, which is just as well, as two buses to Ilfracombe are cancelled due to staff shortages, meaning a 90 minute wait. Perhaps
Day 69: Ilfracombe to Combe Martin Read More »
A short walk today, so I can linger over breakfast. Rations are a little thin. Then, joy, I discover a piece of squished carrot cake, that I bought yesterday and forgot about. It is a lovely, still morning, and the
Day 68: Mortehoe to Ilfracombe Read More »