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southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Dartmouth area Spring 2007 Day 3 Day 1, Day 2, Day 4 |
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The
day started with a short car ride to Dittisham where we caught the ferry
across to the other side. We then followed the Dart Trail through the
Greenway Estate (once owned by Agatha Christie) down to Kingswear where
we caught the higher ferry to Dartmouth. Plans for the afternoon walk
were abandoned as we were running late and we were left with some free
time to have lunch and a look around Dartmouth. Some of us walked out to
Dartmouth Castle. A boat then collected us to take us from Dartmouth
back up the river to Dittisham. . |
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Our
day starts with a short car journey to Dittisham where we gather in the
car park . |
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Before
walking round to the ferry . |
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Where
Brian rings the bell to summon the ferry from the other side. . |
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It
soon arrives and the first group prepares to climb aboard . |
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It
takes three trips to carry us over. This one looks a bit low in the
water . |
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Once
over we have chance to examine this thatched cottage - Agatha Christie
used to write her books here . |
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The
final group disembarks . |
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And
we set off up the hill towards the Greenway Estate - once the home of
Agatha Christie. . |
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Olivia
strikes a pose for the camera . |
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Following
the Dart Trail through the Greenway Estate we climb steeply uphill . |
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Now
looking down on Dartmouth . |
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Another
view as a kind gentleman holds the gate open . |
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And
we pause . . |
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To
count the number of boats in the Estuary . |
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We
continue along the Dart Valley Trail . |
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The
sun starting to come out . |
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Then
descend into the valley . |
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Some
needing a helping hand on the slippery slope . |
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Then
a break for coffee etc. . |
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Our Leader demonstrates how to undress a lady . |
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While
others tuck into their emergency rations . |
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Our
path continues downhill . |
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With
a pause for people to catch up . |
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Before
boarding the higher ferry to take us across to Dartmouth . |
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Looking
back we see yesterday's train behind the slipway . |
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And
from Dartmouth we look across to Kingswear . |
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We
walk out to the Castle passing Warfleet Cove, once a busy trading quay . |
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Inside
the church of St Petrox at Dartmouth Castle . |
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Then
looking out over the ramparts . |
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On
the way back to the town we see the two lower ferries passing in mid
stream . |
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No
trip to the seaside would be complete without a picture of a seagull . |
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Back
in Dartmouth we stop at Bayards Cove, very popular with film makers . |
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Then
sit and wait for the boat to take us back to Dittisham . |
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An
old sailing barge passes by - now a sail training vessel . |
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But
eventually we board our boat - every picture tells a story . |
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And
sail back up the river . |
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Passing
boats . |
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Of
all shapes and sizes . |
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Some
of us admire the riverside views, while some are busy talking . |
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As
we pass the Greenway Viaduct . |
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And
then the Greenway Boathouse before reaching Dittisham and the cars to
take us back to our hotel . |
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All
the above photos and captions thanks to Richard. A few more pictures from Angela . |
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Crossing
by Dittisham Ferry . |
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View
of Dartmouth from the hills . |
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Walkers
take a breather . |
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A
fern unfurls . |
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Dartmouth
Upper Ferry . |
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River
trip view . |
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River
trip to end the day . |
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Day 4 | |||
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