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southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Day 4 - Minehead to Porlock Weir coastal walk Monday 14 September 2015 |
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Today's walk starts in Minehead where we look West along the coast | |
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And East towards Butlins | |
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Steve takes us to the start of the South West Coast Path | |
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And we look around the harbour | |
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An old wreck | |
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Then our walk begins | |
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A welcome site for those completing the SWCP | |
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We reach the top of North Hill | |
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And continue along the top of the moor | |
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A steep coombe leads down to the sea | |
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We continue along Selworthy Beacon | |
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Porlock appearing through the mist | |
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Gorse and heather still giving a splash of colour | |
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As we descend around the side of the hill | |
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Then follow a grassy track through woods | |
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To cross a stream | |
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Into Bossington for lunch | |
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Continuing towards Porlock Weir we pass a memorial to airmen killed in a plane crash during WW2 | |
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Then we continue along the shingle | |
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Not easy walking | |
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To reach Porlock Weir | |
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Where the tide is out | |
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But the shops are open | |
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A bus ride back into Minehead and chance to check out the steam trains. |
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Photos and captions by Richard, processed by Sally and uploaded by Mike |