Synopsis: A very varied walk through forest, countryside and along the coastal path. Something for everyone. With an ice cream as reward, even the steep cliff climbs are able to be endured.
This was a lovely walk. It has such variety, including Devon countryside, woods, cliffs, and beautiful seaside places. It is quite a lengthy walk, but not too strenuous. The only serious climb being that out of Branscombe, mounting the cliff towards Beer Head.
I was lucky with the weather. After all the rains and floods of the previous two days, I had sunshine for this walk. There was mud in places, but nothing too bad.
Morganhayes Covert - the track widens
The walk started through the forest of Morgenhayes Covert. This was easy going mostly level walking along forest tracks. The fresh air and quietness of the forest made for a very peaceful start to today’s walk.
Branscombe - The Mason's Arms
From here my path took me in the direction of the coast through the pretty little village of Branscombe. On this warm and sunny September day many families were to be seen enjoying their beverages at the Mason’s Arms.
Looking down on Branscombe Beach as I climb towards Beer Head
The steep climb out of Branscombe Beach may have been tough going, but it afforded wonderful views back along the coast. From here my path took me in the direction of Beer Head.
The coastal path can be seen below
The coastal landscape is very unusual on Beer Head, in that a massive landslip many years ago has created a cleft through which a lower path runs. Today I was on the upper path and able to gaze over this jagged landscape and appears to have an almost prehistoric wildness about it.
Beer - fishing boats and leisure craft
From Beer Head my path took me into the small coastal village of Beer itself. In many respects a picture book fishing village, although these days the visitors far outnumber the fishermen. Beer is full of charm, and an excellent place in which to get a delicious ice cream.
Walk notes: I did go slightly wrong in the forest early in this walk and did have to make a slight correction which you'll see on the map, but hey! not bad going really. There was a good place to pull my car off onto the verge near Holyford, just on the road junction.
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