Showing posts with label Simonsbath. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Simonsbath. Show all posts

Thursday, 13 August 2015

14th April 2015 - Simonsbath, Westward Ho!, Hartland, Bursdon Moor

After saying how amazing the weather had been, it really changed this morning. Very misty, only see about 100m in front of you, so no views were to be had. It was however still very warm. On reflection as I'm writing this, I think at the start of our travels I covered to much mileage, not exploring enough, which may have to be rectified at a later date! Travels And Tails Part 2!! 
    Westward Ho! the next stop, even the road signs have the "!" on them. Parking seemed difficult in town, so headed to the West side, finding nice cliffs to walk along with the lads, and even an empty, supposedly, maybe haunted house, myths and takes seem to vary. Lovely old house perched right on the cliff edge. Also a boat with a hedge growing through which I just loved. The weather reverting back to a gorgeous sunny day. See the images below, more at thevalleyphotographer.co.uk 
   


Further round the coast is Hartland, lovely village with an Abbey. As it happened the BBC decide to film a drama the same day I decided to explore! They did take over a tad, everywhere in town, and especially the Abbey. It's an adaptation of a book by same Author as Tinker, Tailor, Solidier, Spy. So keep a lookout for it. 
    Every now and then you come across a hidden gem that few seem to know about. Bursdon Moor is such a place. Lovely Moor, lots of wildlife, several Neolithic mounds. Not very big, but great place to Wild Camp. There's a pull in with information, and bins, just as you go on to the Moor from main road. There's no signs saying "no overnight parking" so presume it's ok! 




Thursday, 18 June 2015

13th April 2015 - Lynmouth, Exmoor, Porlock, Dulverton, Simonsbath

Spending your night in a layby is not the greatest. Lorry Drivers do it everyday, and seem to cope. For a "Wild Camp" it was quiet, and that's it really! Does seem hard to find good places to park up, maybe the area, or I'm just not savvy enough yet. Although England is not known for its "Wild Camp" possibilities. Scotland, Wales and Europe are a lot more geared up for it, and accommodating. Ridiculously steep hill into Lynmouth 1 in 4!! 
     Spent day on Exmoor, with stunning views that go on forever. Ponies everywhere, what more would you want? Weather has been amazing so far on the trip. As you can see from the photo, Max loves to sunbathe. Just at the start couple of rough days, otherwise wall to wall sunshine. Today fairly momentous as I've clocked up a 1000 miles, doesn't seem that far!! Villages worth visiting are Porlock, and Dulverton, both stunning and picturesque. Real chocolate box locations. 
    

Another stop over in a layby, near Simonsbath, purely because I knew there were loos nearby for the morning, and I could continue exploring Exmoor. Lots of images available via thevalleyphotographer.co.uk, or join the "Travels And Tails" Club to view and download all the iPhone images from trip. Join by donating to the diesel fund at GoFundMe.com/TravelsAndTails