South Devon Walk Day 4

Thursday was far more cloudy than the previous two days giving us easier walking conditions which was great bearing in mind the 13 miles to cover. That took us to Salcombe where we had the good fortune to arrive just as the regatta was coming to an end and were consequently treated to some special events.

For a change there is a picture of me about to set off from Challaborough. The top picture is of Hope Cove, which apparently means a small, enclosed valley in Old English, where we stopped for lunch. It was not quite half way and what followed was one of the hardest parts of the walk. There are two photos giving some idea of the climbs we 'enjoyed' but I did not take any of the worst part which took us close to the edge and left us all breathless. Bolthead was stunning as was the climb into Salcombe past a rocky outcrop.

It was almost 4 in the afternoon by the time we arrived at our B & B which unfortunately was up a steep flight of steps, just what we needed after such along walk. In fact Salcombe was full of ups and downs which were the only downside to such an attractive place.