Day 44 - Thursday 22 June 2017
Teignmouth to Exmouth (12 miles - not including 3 miles for Starcross Ferry Crossing)
A much cooler and overcast day today. Nice breakfast in company with David who was off to Budleigh Salterton therefore a couple of miles on from us - little did we know it but sadly our paths would not cross again which was a shame as it was his round. We had a really nice stay in Waterton - a homely B&B, lovely room and charming hosts. Just along the coast in Dawlish we stopped for tea & cake and the cafe owner made a right old fuss of Fudge - treats galore for the little chap.
The stretch from Dawlish to Starcross was mostly along the sea wall until the path turned north at Dawlish Warren when the terrain turned to mostly walking along the pavement, tarmac paths or rough tracks. Arriving at Starcross Ferry we had a bit of time to spare and decided to take a late lunch/early dinner at the Seashells Cafe which is attached to The Galleon Inn. Despite the best efforts of the chef to make us miss the ferry, we actually managed to catch the 1410 over to Exmouth.
We are no strangers to Exmouth - Angie used to work down the road at the Royal Marine Training Centre at Lympstone and we made our way along, you guessed it, the promenade. One highlight of this section was meeting Rolo - another Fudge doppelgänger who was a right handful. Leaving the town, we headed up to the Geoneedle and on to the South Beach Cafe at Devon Cliffs Holiday Park - as is customary we stopped for a drink, sitting outside on the delightful veranda.
More cliff top walking took us to West Down Beacon and it was here that we left the path to walk the mile or so to our B&B at Quentance Farm via East Devon Golf Course. On arrival there were farm dogs all over the place and after rounding them up our host announced we would have use of the Self Catering Cottage - lots of room to spread out but it needed a bit of a clean to be honest. Quiet night in with nibbles and an admin sort out.
The stretch from Dawlish to Starcross was mostly along the sea wall until the path turned north at Dawlish Warren when the terrain turned to mostly walking along the pavement, tarmac paths or rough tracks. Arriving at Starcross Ferry we had a bit of time to spare and decided to take a late lunch/early dinner at the Seashells Cafe which is attached to The Galleon Inn. Despite the best efforts of the chef to make us miss the ferry, we actually managed to catch the 1410 over to Exmouth.
We are no strangers to Exmouth - Angie used to work down the road at the Royal Marine Training Centre at Lympstone and we made our way along, you guessed it, the promenade. One highlight of this section was meeting Rolo - another Fudge doppelgänger who was a right handful. Leaving the town, we headed up to the Geoneedle and on to the South Beach Cafe at Devon Cliffs Holiday Park - as is customary we stopped for a drink, sitting outside on the delightful veranda.
More cliff top walking took us to West Down Beacon and it was here that we left the path to walk the mile or so to our B&B at Quentance Farm via East Devon Golf Course. On arrival there were farm dogs all over the place and after rounding them up our host announced we would have use of the Self Catering Cottage - lots of room to spread out but it needed a bit of a clean to be honest. Quiet night in with nibbles and an admin sort out.
The Waterton B&B Guard Dog - I think the little chap wanted to come with us
Bye bye Teignmouth - been nice visiting you
The Minadab B&B in Teignmouth - looked a nice place for a future visit and dog friendly too
Sheep Shit probably
Dawlish
For those who have not travelled from Exeter to Plymouth via Dawlish it is an idyllic journey
And off we go along the prom - lots of this sort of walking most of the way to our B&B today
Langstone Rock near Dawlish Warren
Time for a spot of lunch as we arrive in Starcross
Our lift to Exmouth
The ferry disembarking point at Exmouth Harbour
The sand bank of Great Bull Hill
Fudge was not too keen on meeting "Monty the Bronte"
He was even less impressed by the Dog Bar - no Cider
More prom walking at Exmouth
The recently refurbished Exmouth Jubilee Clock Tower - also nice to see the Armed Forces Day flag on display
Rolo
The Geoneedle at Orcombe Point
The needle marks the western end of the Jurassic Coast and its design symbolises how the earth's history is revealed in the cliffs
The needle marks the western end of the Jurassic Coast and its design symbolises how the earth's history is revealed in the cliffs
Heading down to Devon Cliffs Holiday Park - little did we know it but they had a Beach Cafe - winner!
West Down Beacon - we would leave the path near the top and head inland to our B&B..........
.............but first a nice little transit by more Holiday Caravans
Quentance Farm was reached after a short transit over East Devon Golf Course - unfortunately Fudge had forgotten his Clubs
Day 44 Data
Mileage
Cumulative Mileage
Time
Cumulative Time
Total Ascent
Cumulative Ascent
Cumulative Mileage
Time
Cumulative Time
Total Ascent
Cumulative Ascent
12 miles
551.5 miles
7 hrs 30 mins
277 hrs 25 mins
2431 ft
127778 ft
551.5 miles
7 hrs 30 mins
277 hrs 25 mins
2431 ft
127778 ft