Walk to Hope Cove

Another nice day today, so we set off for Hope Cove. Got a bit lost in the lanes but finally got their via Coombe and Bolberry, where the heathers are in full bloom.

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Family Fun Day at Hope – sandcastles and knobbly knees.

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Nordic walking on the beach.

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Pub doing good business. Nice crab sandwiches.

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Devonians are very law-abiding…

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Off to Devon

Got up early and set off for Devon. Arrived at the Old Inn in Malborough about lunchtime. Quick sandwich, then a walk into Salcombe via North sands.

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Weather forecast had been poor, but as usual it was pretty good apart from the odd light shower.

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Estuary in the evening sunshine. It’s August bank holiday weekend, and the whole town is rammed with tourists.

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