You’d have thought that having walked around Land’s End on a 3 day expedition that we’d be sick of having the sea on our left hand side. Not a bit of it, this was a revisit to Start Point for myself and a first proper look for Linda, in an area that never fails to deliver some stunning coastal scenery. The sun was shining, not quite as hot as it was in June but still very warm, with butterflies out in abundance around Start Point. It was a glorious walk in perfect weather and perfect company. As we rounded Start Point and headed to Peartree Point we spotted some dark shapes in the sea, first one, then two seals. In total 4 were in the area, and we spend at least 20 minutes watching them fishing in and out of the coves and pools. We eventually took ourselves away towards Lannacombe Beach and back via the lanes to Beesands, a superb walk and such a lovely area to walk in.
Start – Beesands
Route –South West Coastal Path – Hallsands – Start Point car park – Start Point – The Benches – The Narrows – Lannacombe Beach – Lannacombe Green – Kellaton – Batton Farm – Huccombe – Beeson – Beesands
Distance – 8.5 miles Start time – 11.30am Time taken – 5hrs 15 mins Highest Point – 85 metres Huccombe
The rocky foreshore of BeesandsLooking north across Start Bay towards DartmouthClimbing over Tinsey Head on the way to HallsandsAnd looking backStart Point lighthouse can be seen and Hallsands is down on the rightThe beach at HallsandsThere used to be a platform from which you could view the old village of Hallsands which was claimed by the sea, however that is now unsafe and closed as well so there is no view anymore unless you are out on that sailing boatPlenty of Gatekeeper butterflies todayThe climbing path takes us to Start Point car park, it was warm work walking up hereMagnificent views across Start BayThe last section down the path to the lighthouse, the coastal path actually cuts off right before getting near the lighthouse, but we went right down to get a good lookFine Red Admiral on nettles by the wallAnd a Small Skipper, infact this section down to the lighthouse had thousands of butterflies including Gatekeepers, Red Admirals, Meadow Browns, Skippers and Marbled WhitesStart Point lighthouse and plenty of blue seaLooking to Peartree Point from Start PointOne last look across Start BayWe’d sat and had lunch here, one of the best lunch spots ever.Start PointA Marbled White, quite a few of these around todayLooking back to Start Point from Peartree PointMating Meadow BrownsLinda and Start PointWe were rounding Peartree Point and I quite liked this rocky view backNow hello, this was a bit of a treat, not oneNot twoBut actually 4 seals all in and out of the rocks at Peartree PointWe spent a good 20 minutes watching the seals before we tore ourselves away and headed towards Lannacombe BeachGreat Mattiscombe Sands is up first thoughAnd looking back towards Peartree PointHeading for Lannacombe Sands, Langerstone Point and Prawle Point are over there on the leftLannercombe BeachA Holly Blue butterflyHeading towards Kellaton along the lanesLooking down to the area holding Beesands as we walk the lanes backLovely sky as we walk the lanesThese look fed upStart Bay and Widdicombe LeyBack at BeesandsStart Bay looking glorious still at the end of a perfect outing
Glorious! Love the butterflies, obviously, the seals too, but most of all the fantastic coastal scenery and the lovely colour of the sea. I’ve never walked a long distance coastal path, and I would love to, but, if the weather was half-way decent, I think I would struggle to resist the temptation to stop frequently for swims.
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It is a stunning bit of coast.
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I can definitely see why you weren’t sick of having the ocean right there!
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A stunning place
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Another lovely set of views
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Its probably one of the best coastal sections of the whole path
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Glorious! Love the butterflies, obviously, the seals too, but most of all the fantastic coastal scenery and the lovely colour of the sea. I’ve never walked a long distance coastal path, and I would love to, but, if the weather was half-way decent, I think I would struggle to resist the temptation to stop frequently for swims.
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The drops down to the beach after a hard climb do make it difficult not to jump in each time
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Absolutely stunning! Perfect day and it’s always a delight to be walking the coast on a clear and sunny day
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One of the best days walking we’ve had this year I’d say. Perfect conditions and so much wildlife and stunning views
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