The route actually followed is in blue above and was walked in a clockwise direction

To clarify the route this arrow diagram shows the direction taken

A Type 22 wartime 'pillbox' at Lower Eype

The beach at Eype Mouth where we had a drinks break.

The view Westward from the drinks stop

An unusual beach residence at Eype Mouth

Walking along The Monarch's Way/South West Coast Path towards Thorncombe Beacon

The steep ascent to Thorncombe Beacon

The Beacon on Thorncombe Hill

Down House Farm visited later in the walk

The walk along Ridge Cliff towards Seatown

The view back towards the East past Thorncombe Beacon and on to West Bay

Time for lunch at Seatown beach

Golden Cap above Seatown

The route back took us inland, here approaching the inland side of Thorncombe Beacon

Colmer's Hill with its crown of trees

The path regains some height towards the cliffs

We all struggled to keep our balance on this muddy bank

The view Eastwards from Thorncombe Beacon

The Beacon

Interesting masonry on a village house

Eype Church used in the tv series Broadchurch