So everyone gathered by the café and in waterproofs we set off down the steps towards the beach, with a left turn we then followed the stream up the valley passing the caravan park where an old caravan was being prepared for loading on a lorry for removal. We then crossed a few fields, a road and down into another valley which was wet and muddy, through a field with many parasol mushrooms, which unfortunately due to the recent weather made them inedible.
Having joined the coast to coast path the sun had broken through and it was decided that we would combine our coffee break and lunch at Wembury beach. Sitting on the steps we were able to watch the surfers and enjoy the clear view of the Mew Stone.
Lunch over we followed the coastal path below the abandoned HMS Cambridge reading plaques on the memorial benches. How sad to see the one for a young sailor who died eight days before his 19th Birthday!
Our walk back to the car park was blessed with sunshine although the view into Plymouth was blocked by heavy rain in the sound.
As the café at Fort Bovisand was open we took advantage to have a drink and cakes and two people even shared a bowl of chips! Unfortunately Anne missed out as she was on a mission to buy two Christmas trees.
Peter M