Last weekend my friend Lindy and I went for a walk up in north Devon. I wanted to go to see Verity at the same time so I found a walk on the coast that was just 2.3 miles, perfect for the Dido and Daisy as well.
We arrived at Mortehoe, a pretty village, just before noon and walked up the road between the pub and church.
The lane climbing upwards was trimmed with spring wild flowers.
And the walls were full of life.
We walked past a pretty cemetery.
And the walk began
Back to the path
There were sheep everywhere and the lambs were adorable
The path stretched ahead into bright sun.
We stopped frequently so the dogs could cool down, so I zoomed in again.
Can you see the stegosaurus back bone?
By now we were warming up, and wishing we’d brought all of our picnic lunch, instead of just a packet of crisps. But the walk was lovely in every direction.
There were some interesting rock formations.
The crest of the hill in the photo above was soon just above us.
Some suicidal sheep!
The rock was changing colour as we walked east towards Morte Point.
Made it at last
Morte, as I’m sure you know means death and it’s believed that Morte point got its name because the treacherous rocks caused a number of shipwrecks over the centuries. Smuggling was rife, and some of the wrecks may have been helped along the way by wreckers walking the coast with lamps to confuse the sailors in the dark. Having seen this rcraggy coastline, it must have been incredibly dangerous. According to the South West Coast Path website,
The Normans dubbed it the ‘Death Stone’, and claimed that ‘Morte is the place which heaven made last and the devil will take first.’
Time to head on.
The walk continued steeply.
My camera captured seals here but just as dark bobbing blobs.
We were out of water and fairly certain that we’d missed a turning by the time we reached here.
But a slight hint of a path up to the right led us back the way we needed to take.
The gate leads through to the road by the cemetery.
The village shop supplied cold drinks and ice cream, which we followed with our picnic. The dogs flopped in the shade, tired but happy. The pedometer on my phone said I’d walked 5.5 miles, not the planned 2.3, but we stilled had some energy left to pootle around Ilfracombe.
I don’t know if Jo will be doing her Monday Walk this week but there’s always another day.
Lucid Gypsy 
Five point five miles? No wonder you have so many superb photos to share here. Wonderful walk. I enjoyed it photo by photo and step by step. 😀 😀 ❤
As you can imagine I took way more that this 🙂
Beautiful walk. Love the scenery.
Thanks Francine its a lovely coastline!
What glorious countryside! You are fortunate to be able to take such a scenic walk. Thank you for taking us along.
Yes, I’m very lucky to live where I live!
Wow, that is long, beautiful walk, Lucid! The views are just breathtaking! Love these sea shore, the cliff, and the beautiful town. Thank you for taking us there. 🙂
It wasn’t too long for me but the dogs were really tired!
Gorgeous!
Thanks Cindy 🙂
Another walk I’d love to do. So much to see, animal vegetable and mineral, all beautifully photographed. I enjoyed the human dimension too – only chips, lost, concern for the dogs, and then ice cream. A good start to a Warsaw week.
I wasn’t really lost, more surprised at the distance 🙂 🙂 🙂
She is, indeed, and you’re right Gilly- there’s always another week (till I run out of ideas 🙂 ) This is a staggeringly beautiful walk. How I wish I could have joined you, but thanks so much for the link, and for showing it to me. I know that feeling when you think you’ve missed a turn off all too well, but this one had a beautiful result. Hope you have a great week! 🙂
I’m glad you liked it Jo, who knows we may go walking together one day!
You see so much more when you walk. I love the stegosaurus.
You do indeed and it great to be away from cars!
Absolutely beautiful,, especially on a nice sunny day as you had..
Any hotter and I would have fried!
Fabulous photos, thank you
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Thanks for taking me on my virtual walk! Morte Hoe rings a bell, think I went with my parents in the dim and distant past….
Thanks for coming along Sue!
Lovely walk. Good to get se height and views of the way ahead. Such variety. I might have been tempted to hav a dip…
The seals would enjoy your company!
I’m fair wore out with that walk! Thank you for the exercise & views Gilly!
The views were fab, Lundy is over there as well but it was too hazy.
Love your descriptions, Gilly. Putting places on the map for me. That was an interesting ramble.
Thanks Liz, the south west coast path is very scenic.
What a varied and interesting walk I love rambles in the English countryside almost makes me home sick Gilly and your spring into summer weather looks perfect for walking…
It was getting a wee bit warm out where the rock was white!
Summer has arrived then?
huWOW!!! Beautiful landscapes. Morte Point, despite the horrid name 🙂 , is a feast to my eyes.
It is hard to capture just how stunning it is!
That is a spectacular bit of coastline Gilly! Thank you for taking us along.
Thanks Madhu, it’s a very peaceful place to be 🙂