Falmouth to Portloe

What a day! 28 km and although the terrain wasn’t too up and down, we were pretty shattered by the end of the day. It was made longer by the fact that we had to walk 3 km from our hotel to theLæs mere
What a day! 28 km and although the terrain wasn’t too up and down, we were pretty shattered by the end of the day. It was made longer by the fact that we had to walk 3 km from our hotel to theLæs mere
It took us 3 bus trips (with some waiting in the rain) to get to our destination: Buckland Abbey. This was an abbey for three hundred years, then became for some time the home of Sir Francis Drake.Læs mere
We didn’t have to leave too early this morning, which was good after our long day yesterday.
It took us about 40 mins to walk to the ferry (car and pedestrians; free for pedestrians) across theLæs mere
Saltram House and Plymouth Harbour. National Services day. Some rain but mainly sunny but cool. Walked about 14 km.
Our 2-bedroom house 2 up/2 down is quite comfortable, recently renovated. Close toLæs mere
We have finished our first walking ‘event’ so are now having four days in Plymouth, in a 2-bedroom house which has a fridge (non-existent in hotels and most B & Bs) and a washing machine.
We hadLæs mere
The last leg of our first walk, which took us about 6 hours to do 20 km. Very level terrain so we were able to wear joggers instead of walking boots, which was a relief.
Westward Ho! Is not the mostLæs mere
22 km in 5 hours, very different landscape from yesterday. The terrain was quite flat which allowed us to make good time.
We are staying at the Commodore Hotel, quite upmarket, which is why we ate atLæs mere
Because of where our accommodation was, we decided to go off the Coast Path about two-thirds along the way which reduced our walk by nearly 6 miles. Not only did this make our walk easier, but it alsoLæs mere
23 km in 9 hours; quite challenging but spectacular scenery along the north Devon coast.
Very up market hotel!