This was a 2 car adventure! We parked Dave's car at Stoke Beach and then drove to Mothecombe in my car with the intention of walking along the coastal path between the 2 cars. One thing I should say is that if you decide to do this, remember to take the car keys with you of the first car. will say no more than that, other than we ate our sandwiches back in my car, from where we took this photo of a rainbow
Anyway, Mothecombe is on the other side of the Erme River. (See the walk we did at Kingston for the route on the other side.)
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| The road leading down to Mothecombe Beach. | | | | | | You can see Wonwell Beach in the distance. |
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| Mothecombe Beach and the Erme Estuary |
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| View out to sea from Mothecombe Beach |
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| Bob got tangled up in this stile |
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| He's free!!! |
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| View across to Wonwell Beach |
After walking over Owen's Hill, you come to a secluded beach
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| Well, it was secluded until we turned up |
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| yes, Bob we have to go up that hill!! |
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| The coast stretches before us |
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| Bugle Hole |
Bugle Hole and Battisborough Island
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| Come on!!! |
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| Across this corn field, we can see Anchorite's Rock |
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| The sheep are paying attention! (best to double click on this to see more detail) |
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| St Anchorite's Rock |
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The post opposite St Anchorite's Rock. I don't know why I'm looking so pleased.
Dave might have pulled a funny face or made some comment.......
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| Oh yes, I see now |
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| Thought we saw a fox here. Had to have Bob on a lead 'cos of sheep in the field |
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| Stopped to admire the view |
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The climb up this hill was truly tough.
This photo makes it look like a flat field.
In fact it was almost vertical and I am not climbing it ever again!!!!!
2 good things though.
1. Dave and I weren't puffed at the top as you would expect
and 2. the view was stunning |
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| This is what was at the top of the hill. |
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| You can just make out the caravans at Challaborough |
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Challaborough and Stoke Beach in sight.
Light is fading fast and its only 4 o'clock |
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| Back at the car park at Stoke Beach. Almost dusk. |
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| Sun setting |
Dave recorded 13,000 km , nearly 6 miles. It was quite an arduous walk as it was very steep in places.
It got dark very quickly so we were pleased we got back to the car in time. Then we had to drive back to Mothecombe to pick up my car.
Anyway, Mothecombe is on the other side of the Erme River. (See the walk we did at Kingston for the route on the other side.)
After walking over Owen's Hill, you come to a secluded beach
Hey you guys are doing fantastically ... 6 miles of steep walking! I wasn't fooled for a minute by the photo making the path look flat - I respect your uphill climb. More beaut sunsets. Have printed out photos of Bob and the stile and the smile on his face on the "Come on!!!!" photo and, of course, the sheep gang photo. Going to show them to my sister's dog, Ringo - he is fond of shouting and sheep and cows.
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