Synopsis: A walk over Haldon from Ugbrooke to Teignmouth. Flakes of snow on Haldon Hill. A cold and wintery walk, but with plenty of fresh air.
This was a bit of a spur of the moment walk. If I was to go out for a walk I had to decide quickly on a route since I would need to catch a bus as my car is rather sick at the moment. I’d previously noted that there is a bus stop near Ugbrooke that would possibly make a good walk start, so I planned a walk from here over Haldon and down into Teignmouth. This was to be only a short walk but it would get me out and exercised which I felt I needed.
First sight of TeignmouthThe day was rather cold and although I started out in some sun this soon vanished. As I climbed up onto Haldon there was a little snow falling but this didn’t amount to anything. I had to duck down out of an icy cold easterly wind to eat my lunch in comfort. I gave up the opportunity of a view for the sake of comfort. I must be getting old.
Teignmouth Pier
Seasides often look quite desolate in the winter, and Teignmouth looked just so on this day. People were already packing away tables and chairs from the various cafes by the time I arrived. The sea was being whipped up by the wind, tossing a little boat about that seemed to be dredging the mouth of the river (just visible in photo 4). I was glad I wasn’t on that boat.
By now I was in need of the toilet, and so headed for the ones on the sea front. These are worth a visit, not only for the usual reasons, but because they seem a have won numerous awards. I wasn’t even aware there was such things as toilet awards. I’m sure I’ve never seen this on TV. The superintendent was evidently proud of his toilet, as he had accosted an inmate and was telling him what seemed like the long history of accolades awarded his toilet. He had to admit to under investment, as the district authority refused to buy him some new waste bins, but he seemed happy enough in the face of adversity.
Walk Statistics:
Total Distance: 7.0 miles
Moving Time: 2hrs 41min
Stopped Time: 30min
Total Ascent: 311 metres
Maximum Elevation: 252 metres
Buses: X46 & 2
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