Torcross to Salcombe

The day started gloomy and a bit cool. By the time we got to Torcross, by bus, there was blue sky peeking out and it was beginning to warm. We paused to look st a Sherman tank that was sunk during the war. 

We followed the coast path again, enjoying the views and the challenge. 

By the time we got to  the Pigs Ear, at about 10km, I thought I’d had enough of a challenge. Les and Nick enjoyed a beer while I went across the street for the first of two ice cream cones. 

Nick and I pored over the map to try and find an flatter route as my knees and feet were singing. 

It became an interesting exercise in overland orienteering. Through fields of sheep, over stone and wire fences with stinging nettles providing further defence against our progress. We finally reached civilization and had about another 3km to go to get to the wee ferry to take us to Salcombe. Last ferry at 6pm and we were there at 5:45, laughing all the way. 

We thought we might eat in Salcombe but the menues we looked at weren’t all that exciting so we too the ferry back to Kingsbridge, sat at the stern and watched the scenery. 

We tended to Jeff , Nick’s dog, and then set out to a curry restaurant that had been recommended. Delicious food and a great way to celebrate Les’ birthday.