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Loop Around Coleton Fishacre|
26 February 2022|
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For our first walk of 2022 we had a bright sunny day, warm for late February but with an enduring wind blowing in from from the south east - this was particularly noticeable on the last section of the coast path which, if typical, may explain the sparse brackenish vegetation reminiscent of Dartmoor. The first point of interest on the walk was the Daymark tower which is well worth the short trek across the field, from the path, to admire its construction: particularly impressive considering is was built in 1864.
Shortly after reaching the coast, the path goes through a wooded area where there was a promise of a sward of yellow when the many primroses come into bloom; to be followed by the blue splash of the emerging bluebells. The early spring morning light filtering through the trees gave this area the aura of a magical place; I kept expecting Legolas of the woodland realm to emerge from behind a tree. We took a slight diversion from the planned path after emerging from the trees as we missed the sharp descent towards the sea, just above Froward Cove. We ended up clambering over the the spiky vegetation and rejoined the path as it rounded Old Mill Bay.
Wildlife aplenty: ponies roamed freely along much of coast path, though the two packs we came across remained very still and calm. Watching a kestrel hovering and swooping along the coastline was a real pleasure. To complete the surrealism, towards the end of the walk we encountered a carrot eating dog.
A minus point of this route is the absence of a pub: which is why we returned home for a pint, or two, at The Old Manor in Preston.
Our route starts in the 'Coleton Camp' car park, but there is another suitable car park on the route (turn right instead of left at the entrance to Coleton Fishacre). Coast path part is typically up and down and quite strenuous in places. Note that the trails to the coast are marked as permissive paths, but are well established and everything is clearly marked with finger posts. The loop can be shortened by taking one of the other paths from the coast back to Coleton.
The Route
In addition, you can view the route on the Ordnance Survey site/app
Gallery
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