Quite a difficult place to find, among the narrow streets of Upper Brixham. Eventually, along a long lane, the car park was revealed. The weather was wet when we arrived but after lunch, it cleared and we ventured out. We walked along the coastpath from Sharkham Point, Southdown Cliff and then a steep cliff down to Mansands. Unfortunately, there was a lot of japanese knot weed, and we were alarmed to see swathes had been cut down as it had blocked the footpath. Hopefully the gardener knows what it is!!
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| St Mary's Bay with Mussel Rock |
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| Sharkham Point |
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| Sharkham Point |
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| Caterpillars hatching. but what will they become??? |
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| New type of letterboxing via phone apps!! |
An exceptionally steep cliff down to the beach. we were so glad we were walking this way round.
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| Mansands |
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| Mansands |
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| National Trust created this 2.5 acre wetland area opposite the beach |
From here we seemed to take a wrong turn and ended up at Woodhuish Farm with a cidermaking barn
Down another really steep field, we crossed a bridge and found ourselves on a footpath bordered by wild garlic.
The footpaths inland and upwards were tough going, but eventually we found Southdown Cross and Yards Lane, skirting a holiday camp, back to the car park
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| Car park at Sharkham Point |
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The walk was about 4 miles, quite steep in places, and half of it along roads or lanes.
The footpaths inland and upwards were tough going, but eventually we found Southdown Cross and Yards Lane, skirting a holiday camp, back to the car park
See you all swapped short sleeves for coats on this walk -Hey nonny
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