SWCP 6 - day 7, Challaborough to Salcombe
This is a record of day 7 of the South West Coast Path, on a day which started dry with sunny spells, deteriorating to persistent rain from mid afternoon.
The distance walked was 15.07 miles and the ascent was 2626 feet.
The route walked on today's section.
On the way and looking back the B&B (in old coastguard cottages) was in the group of buildings on the hillside on the right hand side. The rest of the coast was included in yesterday's walk.
Burgh Island, home of a very upmarket hotel frequented in earlier days by Agatha Christie among others. At low tide it is easy to walk across but at high tides there is a strange sea tractor for visitors http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_tractor.
The estuary of the river Avon adjacent to Burgh Island.
An attractive holiday cottage overlooking the Avon Estuary.
To use the ferry here you have to shout across the river to the boatman who also runs a boat building/repair business in this building. If he is using an angle grinder you just have to wait! Note the figurehead on the corner of the building and the royal crest inset in the wall.
A Goldfinch which got a bit upset when disturbed.
Looking back to Burgh Island.
Looking towards the southeast from Long Stone, showing the Thurlestone golf course.
The longest footbridge on the South West Coast Path at Thurlestone Sand
Looking back over Thurlestone showing the deep red colour of the soil in this part of the country.
Outer Hope.
A welcoming pub (unfortunately closed at this time of the morning) at Outer Hope. The sign on the door should read "Abandon Hope all who enter here!".
Hope Cove.
Dramatic cliffs provide good exercise.
More rugged coastline , off Bolberry Down.
The Warren, a lovely expanse of green with a short stretch of easy walking.
Bolt head.
A friendly Highland cow looking a little out of place in this part of England and on such a warm sunny day!
Bolt Head.
Bolt Head.
Away from Bolt Head and a helpful sign post in case anyone is lost.
Sharp Tor comes into view.
The path up the side of Sharp Tor.
Nearly there!
Rounding Sharp Tor, suddenly Salcombe comes into view.
On the way into Salcombe.
This strange contraption is a tractor that takes passengers out into the water so they can get onto the ferry into the town centre without getting their feet wet.