Today's plan was to do the coast walk from Putsborough to Croyde via Baggy Point. It was another sunny day as we drove to Putsborough and the narrow lanes were quiet which is always a good sign. From the car park at Putsborough we could see the sea mist rolling up and over the cliffs at the far end of Baggy Point.
Once on the coast path itself, there were lots more people coming from Croyde than heading in our direction. The violets, gorse and thrift were already in flower but the bluebells were not out but on the verge of blossoming and there were fabulous views back towards Woolacombe. But as we approached Baggy Point we began to encounter the mists blowing off the sea and the views disappeared. After passing Baggy Point and as we made our way down the path to Croyde the mists cleared and we were back into the warm sunshine.
A coffee and cake at the NT café in Croyde and feeling suitably refreshed, we began to make our way back to Putsborough. As before, it was clear and sunny as we began our return walk but ahead we could see the mists still rolling in over the headland. Having done this walk several times we knew the paths to follow - it would be disorienting if you were new to this area. Of course, we expected the mists to clear as we approached Putsborough but the mist stayed firmly in place even when we were back at the car. However, even without the sunshine it was still ice-cream time!
On the journey back to Woolacombe the narrow lanes were much busier. There were a few 'convoy' moments as lines of cars had to negotiate their way around each other. And when we got back to Woolacombe it was unrecognizable from earlier in the day - there were cars and people everywhere - that's a bank holiday weekend for you!
With hindsight, it had been very good planning to book a table at the Brasserie this evening and a table at Doyle's restaurant tomorrow.
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