Sometimes the trail tells you to pause

Sometimes the trail tells you to pause

River Erme Last night I realised that the River Erme stood in my way on the path. Unlike the other estuaries this one has no ferry so you either walk around it for 7 miles on roads or, as Dora would say, you walk through it. Well I’ve now arrived at the crossing point...
Another ferry

Another ferry

Crazy strong wind I was sheltering behind a strange looking building, that was slightly off the path, as the forecast had predicted that the wind would reduce. Although I was aware that the last ferry over the river Avon was at 4pm. I couldn’t even be sure it was...
Decided to shelter

Decided to shelter

The weather has spoken I’m just walking between Salcombe and Bantham and the wind has really hit. The forecast is saying gusts of 50mph and I’m struggling to stay on my feet. The forecast is for Salcombe but I’m on top of the cliff so it might be more for me. They’re...
Two days to remember

Two days to remember

Kingswear It was still quite dark when I started the walk towards Kingswear. I kept on forgetting the name and calling it Kings Landing in my head. I can’t really remember the details of the walk but I know that it was another good one. Continuing around headlands of...
Spirit Repaired

Spirit Repaired

I’m sorry about the lack of post last night. I’ll write up the last two days tonight hopefully. Yesterday my tent broke, my boots were broken, and if I’m honest my spirit was as well. But, along came rescue. Now new boots, replacement tent, and some different gear and...