Today we really needed a brisk walk so we looked at our map book (am I the only one who can't refold them?) and decided to try a new route along the cliff from the northern end of Slapton Sands following the Strete Gate Coast Path (see map above).
The deluge of rain water under our feet produced a steady stream downhill and all the little creatures apart from the hardiest of birds seemed to have either hidden, burrowed or scurried away. Still the cormorants determinedly bobbed about on the water and numerous small birds darted past on their way from bracken to hedgerow and back.
I'd remembered to pack my bird-watching book this time as I couldn't bear being quizzed anymore by chatty ramblers about which bird I was 'studying' through my binoculars, expecting some kind of educated response, only to be met by a bemused red-faced look from me. But alas even though it was a good idea in theory, today's rainy spells did not will me to grab it from the safety of my rucksack.
It was a nice quick refreshing walk, which was made even more special by the discovery of numerous little ledges that we could scramble along to get a better view out to sea. For more information on Strete Gate please see the links on the right hand side of my blog called 'Websites with Local Interest'.
After battling the elements, I snuggled up in the lounge and watched the 1962 James Bond film Dr No. Heaven. That goes for the film and Sean Connery.
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