Walking in South Devon: Kingston on the South West Coast Path

Hope you've all had a fantastic Christmas, we've made it out the other side!

We've had a lovely few days with family and friends; eating too much, drinking too much and playing a whole year's worth of games!

Today I definitely needed to get a bit of fresh air so I went for a walk in the South Hams with Mum and Dad. I know that a lot of places have had snow, but down here in Devon it's been a beautiful crisp sunny day - not a snowflake in sight!

This is a map of our route, the only thing I've sketched all week.


Our walk started in a little village called Kingston near the River Erme, not far from Bigbury-on-sea. From the village we walked down across fields and through woodland to the Erme estuary where there were beautiful views over the river valley and out to sea.


The track led down to Wonwell beach before climbing up along the South West Coast Path.


The views more than made up for the ups and downs along the undulating cliff top path!



Just before we turned inland, the path went very steeply downwards to Westcombe beach. There's me, hanging on!


From there, a very muddy path followed a little stream and series of ponds all the way back to the village.

We're all going to sleep well tonight after that!

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Clare Willcocks: Walking in South Devon: Kingston on the South West Coast Path

Sunday 28 December 2014

Walking in South Devon: Kingston on the South West Coast Path

Hope you've all had a fantastic Christmas, we've made it out the other side!

We've had a lovely few days with family and friends; eating too much, drinking too much and playing a whole year's worth of games!

Today I definitely needed to get a bit of fresh air so I went for a walk in the South Hams with Mum and Dad. I know that a lot of places have had snow, but down here in Devon it's been a beautiful crisp sunny day - not a snowflake in sight!

This is a map of our route, the only thing I've sketched all week.


Our walk started in a little village called Kingston near the River Erme, not far from Bigbury-on-sea. From the village we walked down across fields and through woodland to the Erme estuary where there were beautiful views over the river valley and out to sea.


The track led down to Wonwell beach before climbing up along the South West Coast Path.


The views more than made up for the ups and downs along the undulating cliff top path!



Just before we turned inland, the path went very steeply downwards to Westcombe beach. There's me, hanging on!


From there, a very muddy path followed a little stream and series of ponds all the way back to the village.

We're all going to sleep well tonight after that!

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4 Comments:

At 28 December 2014 at 14:32 , Blogger Alexandra MacVean said...

So glad you've had a lovely Christmas holiday. Your photos are seriously beautiful!! And love your map. How clever! Here's to a new blessed year. xx

 
At 30 December 2014 at 01:32 , Blogger ike said...

Fabulous photos :-) I am glad you had a fabbo chrimbo time and I wish you All the very best and health/happiness for 2015 :-D
Hugz
IKE in Greece xxx

 
At 4 January 2015 at 10:24 , Blogger Unknown said...

Thanks Alexandra, Happy New Year! Hope yours is filled with family and happiness! x

 
At 4 January 2015 at 10:24 , Blogger Unknown said...

Thanks Ike! Wishing you the very same too, Happy New Year! x

 

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