Today's distance walked - approx 38 kms (23.6 miles). Ascent - approx 1661m (5449 ft). I woke at 5.30am and spent a while getting myself together and finishing my blog for the past couple of…
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SWCP Day 34. Sharkham Point, Brixham to Torquay
Today's distance walked - approx 22.2 kms (13.8 miles). Ascent - approx 715m (2346ft). I had a bit of a sleep-in this morning and woke at 6.30am. I had a leisurely breakfast and waited for…
SWCP Day 33. Slapton Ley nature reserve to Sharkham Point, Brixham
Today's distance walked - approx 29kms (18 miles). Ascent - approx 1255m (4117ft). I'm clean!! At time of writing I'm in a campsite sitting in my bikini top and rain pants having had a wonderful,…
SWCP Day 30. Plymouth to Hilsea Point, Gunrow ‘s Down
Today's distance walked - approx 17 kms (10.5 miles). Ascent - approx 400m (1312 ft). I had a fabulous time off trail on days 28 and 29, highlights of which included the St Breward village…
SWCP Day 26. Polruan to Polperro
Today's distance walked - approx 11.4 kms (7.1miles). Ascent - approx 591m (1939ft). I woke up early to thick fog and a tent wet with dew. I left the campsite at 7am and by the…
SWCP Day 25. Carlyon Bay to Polruan
Today's distance walked - approx 14 kms (8.6 miles). Ascent - approx 445m (1460 ft). I woke at 6am this morning and took my breakfast equipment to the (indoor/outddoor) lounge as it was spitting with…
SWCP Day 23. Falmouth to Black Rock, Porthlune Cove
Today's distance walked - approx 26kms (16 miles). Ascent - approx 1207m (3959 ft). I woke early after a disturbed night's sleep. Because I haven't drunk alcohol in ages I forgot how it deregulates my…
SWCP Day 20. Predannack Head to Pedn Myin, Coverack.
Today's distance walked - approx 28 kms (17.3 miles). Ascent - approx 1000m (3280ft). I started the day today with a coffee and a piece of incredible banana cake with cream cheese icing, bought from…
SWCP Day 6. Westward Ho to Hartland Point
Today's distance walked - approx 32 kms (20 miles). Ascent - approx 1500m (4921ft). It was a really windy last night, and whilst not as bad as my first wild camp, I woke up plenty…
SWCP Day 1. Minehead to Countisbury
Today's distance walked - approx 29kms (18 miles). Ascent - approx 1518m (4980ft). I woke for my first day on England's South West Coast Path with a slight hint of a hangover. My send-off posse…