Bude to Elmscott

Date: 28th August 2017
Distance:  12.4 miles

Time: 6:07'17.4
Ascent: 3461 feet

Total SWCP so far: 127.9 miles

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Martin and Marina's Bit

A magnificent day, with tremendous scenery. Once again it was baking hot but fortunately we'd brought extra water, which we really needed.

Shortening this stage by having walked further the day before turned out to have been a good decision. Even at only 12.4 miles, this is a tough stretch of coastline with numerous steep ascents and descents. In all, we ascended over 3,400 feet. Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, is 3,209 feet.

We were walking east again today and started in Cornwall, a new SWCP county for us, crossing back into Devon towards the end of the stage.

There are quite a few natural stone arches in the sea on this stretch, which are worth looking out for.

A great day, perhaps the best so far.

We plan to walk the next 4 SWCP stages over the new year period!

Derek and Lesley's Bit

Bude to Elmscott a mere 12.4 miles but very hot.

We walked out from Bude looking down at the sea pool where Martin & myself will be taking a dip at the new year when we continue our journey (Watch this space to see if we brave the cold!).

The climbs assents & descents on this section were challenging as it was hot  but again the views were out of this world!

A big mushroomy thing. Photo by Derek.

Having driven to Bude in Cornwall we walked back into North Devon now having walked in three counties we are nearing the end of the first book of the walk 630 miles total walking with 127.9 done we are well on our way!

Bring on the new year for our next expedition.

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