Watergate Bay

Watergate Beach from the Coastal Path

Deserted sand

It was cloudy as we lingered over breakfast but that can make for good driving. As we were not in a hurry Van-Man took the coastal route to Exeter. He drove through lovely villages and we saw commanding views. There was a queue to get on the A35 but though busy the traffic moved at around 50 mph. Van-Man turned for Lyme Regis. There were lovely views and interesting driving around Lyme Regis. If I had been driving I would not have taken the scenic route.

Slate cliffs

Empty beach

 We stopped for lunch in a lay-by 5 miles from Exeter. After Lunch I took over driving but I was on the A 30, familiar territory.

Over Bodmin we were in the cloud so it was foggy but it soon cleared as we lost height. I handed control back to Van-Man near Victoria so that he could drive to Treggurran C+CC club site above Watergate Bay. It was a good site with level pitches but we could feel exposed if the wind blows.

Paddle Time

I like Cornwall

I'll climb up here

Queeen of the Castle

We had arranged to meet our daughter at their house for a family meal at 5.30 so after Van-Man’s cuppa we went for a walk. As we were pitched near the exit we had a short walk along the lane to the camp site which had access to a footpath leading to the coast path. We turned and walked down to Watergate Beach which took half an hour. E roamed the almost deserted beach for over half an hour then climbed back up onto the coast path. Lottie had her dinner while we drank tea and then we went to our daughters. It was a tasty meal and we enjoyed seeing the lively grandchildren. When they went to bed we had a good evening catching up with the adult news.