LIFETIME of WALKS by DEREK HARWOOD

South West Coastal Path No: 70             Total: 569 miles


 29th September 2013  ...............Walk No. 1024

Time Taken:     Cycle:     Distance:   Enjoyment:    Weather:  
 2.5 hours              n/a           4 miles          90%        Little Wind
Nature: Seagulls and Cattle


 Temp:     Cloud:     Rain:    Visibility:    Ground Conditions:  
  16oC      100%        80%        Misty         Very Good Underfoot


General:
Ann drove me to Seatown for start of walk. Immediate 
ascent from beach up Ridge Cliff with good views of 
Seaton and Golden Cap despite the very misty weather. 
Long pull to summit, then an immediate steep drop before 
another steep climb to top of Doghouse Hill. Gentle ridge 
up to the highest point for day at Thorncombe Beacon. 
Lots of good views of previous summits and the coastline 
ahead to the east. Good to natter with fellow walkers. 
Very steep descent from summit initially then a more 
moderate descent into Eype and onto Eype stoney beach.
Yet another steep ascent from beach up west cliffe, but 
this time thankfully not a long ascent. Plenty of evidence 
of landslip along a fragile coastline. Another steady 
descent this time into West Bay with its secure, but small 
harbour, and highrise buildings. Soon found the bus stop 
at the George Hotel for journey west. Thought that buses 
X53 were every hour but on examination of the timetable 
the winter bus service is every two hours. Luckily I had 
only half an hour to wait. Another great day on the south 
west coastal path although very misty, oh for some 
sunshine.