Date: 30th April 2017
Distance: 15.1 miles
Distance: 15.1 miles
Time: 5:35'55.4
Ascent: 1053 feet
Total SWCP so far: 65.8 miles
Route
Progress
Profile
Ascent: 1053 feet
Total SWCP so far: 65.8 miles
Route
Progress
Profile
Martin and Marina's Bit
Not far from the start of this stage, we walked out along the headland which juts out into the sea, at right angles to Putsborough Sand. The views back towards the beach and across the bay were magnificent and the path was surrounded by yellow gorse and patches of bluebells.
Round the other side of the headland, we came to Baggy Point. Martin was delighted to see one of the most exciting (i.e. terrifying) rock climbs he's every done again, "Kinky Boots" and told his story (yet again) about the start to the route which involves quite literally, falling forwards over a zawn, to lean on the other side, find hand or finger holds and then swing your feet across. Gulp!
Round the other side of the headland, we came to Baggy Point. Martin was delighted to see one of the most exciting (i.e. terrifying) rock climbs he's every done again, "Kinky Boots" and told his story (yet again) about the start to the route which involves quite literally, falling forwards over a zawn, to lean on the other side, find hand or finger holds and then swing your feet across. Gulp!
Here's a pretty good video of Kinky Boots being climbed.
At Croyde Bay there were hardy surfers out in the grey sea. It was getting rainy now. I guess a bit of rain doesn't matter when you've been sat on your board in the sea for 30 minutes waiting for a decent wave.
By the time we were approaching the nature reserve at Braunton Burrows, it was pouring down and we'd all donned waterproofs. The beach at Braunton, marking the end of this stage, was a welcome sight.
At Croyde Bay there were hardy surfers out in the grey sea. It was getting rainy now. I guess a bit of rain doesn't matter when you've been sat on your board in the sea for 30 minutes waiting for a decent wave.
By the time we were approaching the nature reserve at Braunton Burrows, it was pouring down and we'd all donned waterproofs. The beach at Braunton, marking the end of this stage, was a welcome sight.
Derek and Lesley's Bit
Today we set off at about 7.30am from Woolacombe beach to walk to Braunton 15.1 miles west of us its hot as we start walking but rain has been forecast so the early start is to try & finish in the dry, lay your bets do we make it in the dry?
Well the clouds start to drift in & the wind is picking up & those most unwelcome rain drops start to fall gently at first but gradually get heavier we all ‘don’ our waterproofs some more waterproof than others!!
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