……at the end of the country on the South West Coastal Path.
Continuing our programme of Zoom talks as a substitute for the cancelled (at the moment) Summer Outdoor Programme, member Martin Corfe took us on a journey round the Devon, Cornwall and Dorset Coasts.
He and his wife and dog have walked the path in stages between 2009 and 2015, using caravans as a base.
Practical difficulties were that public transport was often sketchy, and the official guide covers up to 15 miles a day, which can be tough, It's fair to say that it was written for walkers doing the whole path, who have become hardened after the first gruelling week !
As well as being a wildlfe enthusiast, Martin is a 'people person', and observed those he met on the way, and the visitors to events and sights.
Pictures are courtesy of Martin Corfe:-
The view towards Ilfracombe from Valley of Rocks at Lynton
Helping HM Coastguard and the RNLI at a cliff rescue that he initiated near Trevose Head (the orange is a flare to guide the Coastguard helicopter to lift out an injured child)
A contemplative moment at Instow beach
Historic mine buildings near Zennor
The 'Obby 'Oss Festival at Padstow
Tall ships at Falmouth
A beach scene near PLymouth
The firing ranges on the Lulworth to Kimmeridge stretch of Jurassic Coast