Passing through Westward Ho! we followed the old railway line for the last time. Strenous climbs and descents along the cliffs down to wild driftwood strewn coves caused our calves to burn (is tarmac really tedious!).
Crashing waves (and tractors), the sound track for the day. We could see Clovelly, a white splodge, opposite on the other side of the bay. In search of tea (and the loo) we descended to Bucks Mills. No luck; pretty cottages, historic artist retreat, ruined lime kilns! Clovelly still a distant splodge.
Mile upon mile of bluebells carpeted the coombe; just an amazing sight. Finally a bench, biscuits and a view of white picturesque Clovelly.
Descending through historic Clovelly‘s cobbled streets, with white washed stone cottages on either side we saw the donkeys and found the picturesque harbour. Magically, my childhood memory of Clovelly, complete with donkeys, matched the captivating reality.
Cream tea no 5. Rating 7 Cottage Tea Room (Nice scone, stunning setting, great service)
Official SW Coast path: 11miles
Official running total: 97miles
In the morning and then
In the afternoon.
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Paula
PS We stayed at the Old Smithy B&B Clovelly on 9 May; www.oldsmithybandbclovelly.co.uk
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