southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Exmoor Walking Holiday Monday 5 October 2009 Friday's walk, Saturday's walk, Sunday's walk, Monday's walk

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		Some of us are keen to try the Cliff Railway - others take the more stenuous option by walking down! .
		The floral displays are magnificent .
		Our carriage awaits .
		Ready? .
		A view down the steep slope .
		Before Mike shoots the mini-movie .
		We all meet up at the bottom in Lynmouth .
		And start climbing steeply up .
		The path is much longer than we guessed, as it zigs .
		And zags upwards .
		And yet again upwards .
		Eventually we emerge .
		High above Watersmeet on the Two Moors Way .
		The river is down there somewhere .
		Yes, really .
		We press on .
		Looking back towards the sea .
		Time for a banana, says Brian .
		Is that our Hotel in the mist? .
		We decide to take the direct route .
		Down rather deep steps .
		To the refreshments at Watersmeet .
		Some of us stop to look .
		At the natural spectacle .
		We cross the river .
		And feed ourselves (and the birds) .
		Afterwards we are led up Countisbury .
		With the odd glance to see where we have come from .
		Above the tree line .
		We reach base camp!? .
		Crossing the A39 .
		The last push .
Bruno looks back .
From where we have come .
Whilst John is eager .
To reach the coast path which will take us back to Lynmouth .
Down we go .
Enjoying a glimmer .
Of afternoon sunshine .
Yes, we are on the right track .
Nearly there .
And we cross the river back into Lynmouth, where we bide a while before the drive home .
Photos and captions from Mike.

As you can see, as well as getting to know the South Cotswolds, we arrange the occasional walking holiday. We try to keep fit and succeed in having a good old chat. If you are interested in coming with us, see our Led Walks Programme and ring the leader if you have any questions about a particular walk. After two or three walks we hope you will then want to join the group as part of the Ramblers.