Swanage to South Haven Point - Monday 18th April 2016
Path Facts - Length: 7.6 miles, Ascent: 568 feet
Path Facts - Length: 7.6 miles, Ascent: 568 feet
Breakfast 9am... in the White Swan... it was bad... a bit of a sour taste in more than one sense. Let's get out of here.
The route out of Swanage is along the sea front a bit then up a road and round the houses a bit. There's definitely some class in parts of Swanage.
Out of the town there's that aahh feeling of being back on the path (except Andy may have been more bleeuurgghh - he was bearing it stoically).
View back to Swanage.
Then on to Old Harry Rocks.
After this the path flattens out and goes inland a bit.
Stopped at Studland for a cuppa (today had been a hellish few flatish miles).
The last couple of miles from here are along the beach at Studland Bay.
There are some unmentionable sights on this beach (pixelated to protect the viewer).
So...
...after 5 1/2 years
...and 630 miles
...and about 4 Everests worth of ups and downs
We arrived at South Haven Point at about lunch time on 18th April 2016.
This makes 58 walking days, some epic and some gentle strolls on the beach.
And will we ever know how many stupid faces were pulled....
FIN
Loved reading your epic 58 days, 630 mile SWC Path. My purpose in reading was to pick the best bit for me & hubby to accomplish in a 8-10 day trek. Still a little unsure, maybe Start Pendeen (old mines area) & finish Falmouth. I noted your comment Porthleven to Lizard Point was your best walk of the trail. We are from Australia & a long way to come so want to get it right & hope to return & do more at a future time. Plan is April/May 2022.
ReplyDeleteHave really enjoyed reading these - I have read all your posts twice now: once backwards in time (as per Wordpress) and once forwards (as actually walked). Loads of interesting info. The pictures were great too. Sounds like you guys had a blast. Thanks!
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