Day 5 - Mortehoe to Croyd Bay - 8 Miles

Well despite my pain there wasn't much point in not attempting today's walk as it was a really short stretch.. basically a wander along the whole beach of Woolacombe with our shoes off paddling in the water's edge in the lovely cool water with a short stroll around two headlands thrown in, neither of which was particularly up or downy.

Simon sitting by the church gate in the lovely little hamlet of Mortehoe. The ship aground where we ate the previous night is also shown. We set off up the lane to the right of the church and regained the official footpath on the northern side of Morte Point.

Looking back at the lighthouse on Bull Point, where we left the official route the day before to find the campsite in Mortehoe.

The way ahead from the tip of Morte Point. Woolacombe sands just visible.

Simon paddling as we start our dawdle along Woolacombe sands to the Putsborough end.

Looking back towards Wollacombe from half way along the beach.

And from above the car park at the far end!

The steeply dipping rocks at the tip of Baggy Point.

The island of Lundy as the sun sets from Croyde beach.. really beautiful. The campsite was more of a holiday park so it was good to go for a sit on the beach!

Beautiful end to a relaxing and laid back day.. I even saw a dolphin's fin arch through the water here while looking out at the setting sun!

Map of the day's walk:(click to enlarge)

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