7 miles walked today
902 miles walked in total (10.73 average)
I was outside the Bridport Arms at 9.15 today. Sadly, not for alcoholic purposes, but to embark on the day I'd been dreading for so long now. Today was Golden Cap Day!
I climbed my first hill out of West Bay before descending to Eype's Mouth. It's been very cloudy and breezy all day and I was expecting rain any minute.
From Eype, I had the first of three climbs today to Thorncombe Beacon. I was overtaken by a couple with their young sons and we met up with each other all day. The views were fantastic from the top and the climb inspired me to give the "big one" a go.
I had a sit down looking over Seatown and I got chatting to a chap who was on holiday here from Leicester. He was walking to West Bay and his wife was going to pick him up there. He's been down every year for ten years now and loves the walking and the birdwatching. He'd seen a green woodpecker this morning and told me that, if he didn't walk every weekend, he'd go stir crazy.
From Seatown, the path diverted inland due to a notice posted on 9 July 2003 warning of imminent rockfalls. It was hard going, but so worth it to be at the top. A group of people were already there and we all took each other's photos so we all had proof we'd climbed there! The views back to West Bay and on to Lyme Regis were absolutely stunning.
I had one more hill left to climb before getting to Charmouth and toyed with the idea of carrying on to Lyme Regis. However, due to a landslip, the path had been diverted onto a road instead of the springy turf I'd been used to all day and this last mile downhill played havoc with my tired feet and aching shins.
Sheila had already told me to go and look at the fossils on the beach, but, after checking the bus timetable, I knew I'd never have time to go to the beach, catch the bus to the car and drive home before Andy went to work. I've got to start here next week anyway, so I'll go and have a proper exploration then.
Absolutely brilliant weekend - I've really enjoyed it and am looking forward to having another go next weekend.
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