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DAY 7 BABBACOMBE TO HOLCOMBE What do you do when there’s a river to cross and no sign of the ferry?  Go to the pub, of course! Following our two easier days, conditions had toughened up, and our legs were beginning to feel the effects, so we had a well deserved alcohol boost and rest…

Day 5 BRIXHAM TO PAIGNTON Despite staying close to a church whose bells tolled throughout the night, we both had a good night’s sleep [not surprising, considering the previous day’s exertions].  But our feet had taken a bashing,  so needed a little repair work first thing.  I have something of an aversion to (other people’s)…

DAY 4 DARTMOUTH TO BRIXHAM Although I’ve shared a few tales of woe to date; bad weather, injuries, getting lost, to name a few, my outlook has generally been optimistic, both before and after the walk.  But it’s fair to say I was seriously concerned about today’s leg-it was over eleven miles to Brixham, [one…