South West Peninsula, Poole to the West

Coinciding with a long awaited change in the weather Wendy and Phil set off on their coastal footpath treck.

Heading west from Poole through glorious scenery and under blue skys Ballard Point, Durlston Head, St Aldhelm's or St Alban'Head, Kimmeridge Ledges, Kimmeridge Bay and Worbarrow Tout are reluctantly left behind.

No problems except lack of overnight camp sites on the army firing ranges and, eventually, finding a site whose owner proposed charging £20 for a small backpackers tent pitched for an overnight stop! ... (more)

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Leaving Portscatho.

Black Head.

Beagles Point.

Rocks Approaching The Lizard.

Journeys end. The Lizard.

Please
Give me sunshine please.

Estany Colomina.
Looking from Collada de Font Sabrine

Estany de Saburo.

Estany Tort de Peguera.

Over the Port de Ratera.

Parc National D' Aigues Tortes.

Lac Deth Cap Deth Port.
Wild Camp.

Lac Deth Cap Deth Port.
Wild camp.

Above Lac Deth Cap Deth Port.

Down to Esyany de Cavallers.

Keeping an eye on the clouds

Port de Vielha.

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article published 7/12/2008

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Hi we are so glad you found some sunshine and had a wonderful summer. thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful home love Cath and phil
— Cath and Phil, September 7, 2008

As you can see from the final batch of pictures we eventually made it to The Pyrenees and found some long overdue sunshine. We flew to Barcelona and caught a bus to the Aigues Tortes National Park, our very favourite corner of the Pyrenees. There we did three quite long and arduous hikes involving four wild camps in remote and romantic places. Thanks to everyone for keeping in touch through this website: your comments kept us going through the difficult times. We were gratified when we got back to discover that it was still raining and had been since we fled the country, infact it's still raining now, a week later!
— Phil and Wendy, September 7, 2008

Phil i will be glad when your back next week, working these extra fridays as knackered me right out! lol. Workin 4 days a week is way 2 much, lol.

Hope u had a lovely time tho, it will b nice 2cu!Pics r really nice 2.

Amber x
— Amber, August 29, 2008

Professor
First time I've checked in and you're not there!! Don't blame you for hotfooting por el sol. St K weather poor too, but hasn't stopped me putting my hand down some puffin burrows and chasing sheep! Una sonrisa, Billxx
— Bill on St K, August 21, 2008

Only just catching up with your news - so glad to hear you went to Spain as I decided to see how you were doing with the weather being SO rubbish. Would be good to see you when you get back - though will be in awe of just how fighting fit and tanned you will both be by then!
— Vivien, August 20, 2008

Phil, in places you look like a desert rat with those knees;have not seen you both for a while;looks good, keep well,love to you both, Ruth,Bryn and Katy
— Ruth and Bryn, August 17, 2008

Hi Phil and Wendy

Guess you are coming to the end of your walk by now hope you have had a great time. Very very belated birthday wishes Phil. Cannot get to Quarry Cottage with Jo & Steve this year cannot get the time off work but hope to hear about you both soon. Lots of love Molly and Pete
— molly simpson, August 15, 2008

I like the photo of the roundhouse on the cliff top standing. Yes, you're right, the 5 day forecast says light rain / heavyrain / showers ... Did I miss something? Eileen and her rubics cube. Don't worry - Corrie news is being recorded for your return. Very impressive Spanish, by the way. I bet you got someone to help in exchange for a sausage with branston pickle!!!!
— jacki, August 13, 2008

Secuestrar. Por lo tanto, se alegra frente a España, dada la previsión de que he escuchado. Sólo me dan las noticias Corrie en Inglés en mi regreso - a menos que Eileen finalmente ha hecho su Rubik's Cube, en cuyo caso, por favor hágamelo saber a la vez. Amor. Wendy.
— Angus Innes, August 12, 2008

Hola! Do you want the Corrie news in Spanish? Can't say I blame you for the change in plans - I long ago decided camping in the rain was for young people!!! Gail is getting friendly with Tina's Dad, even though they have split up after he hacked into her emails. Ken has resurrected his novel, taken to drink and grown stubble - he and Deirdre are on rocky ground as she has also read his novel and found a fag smoking harriden (?) wife. De todos modos, le espera que ambos disfruten de un sol las vacaciones llenadas - por lo menos usted no necesita para preocuparse por el jardín para ser regado.
— jacki, August 11, 2008

What do you mean the Pyrennese???
Hi you absconders

Excuse the spelling. we've just read and re read the last comment. We can't beleive you are climbing mountains in another country!!! Can't blame you though, all that inclement weather. Call this summer!! Hope you are having sunshine and laughter. Well done.

Michele and Krimixx
— michele and Krimi, August 11, 2008

Belated HB
Happy Birthday to you....... You don't look a day older than 53 and a week!!!! Carrier bag boat looks incredible, perhaps we could make one of a chicken! Hope you haven't been getting too wet and cold. Keep your spirits up and keep walking.

Be safe Michele and Krimixx
— Michele and Krimi, August 11, 2008

Phil and Wendy
Following a fantastic three weeks' walking the coast path as far as Lizard we've decided to seek out some sunshine in Spain. For once we will arrive in The Pyrenees both sun-tanned and fighting fit. Hopefully we'll get some stunning photos of the mountains, so keep viewing.
— Angus Innes, August 10, 2008

Hi Phil and Wendy, hope you are enjoying yourselves and you are not getting homesick Wendy. Happy belated birthday wishes to you Phil. We are looking forward to our week away in your house. Lots of love Jo and Steve xx
— jo and steve, August 10, 2008

Best of wishes from Quarry Cottage
Thinking of you and hoping the damp is not getting you down. Douglas (we love him!) and dippy Daisy send their love too.We've been picking peas, cooking with courgettes and watching the apples ripen. Andrew called in the other day after he'd done the butterfly count Wendy and it's so special to be here again. Love your photos- our coast is so amazing. Enjoy Cornwall.... and bye for now!
— Chris and Graham, August 9, 2008

Yea, happy birthday man. He's 53 in case you are wondering.
— John, Sue, Katie, Jack, August 7, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHIL!! hope you enyoy your day and that you & Wendy are staying dry!! We are thinking of you and hope all is going well with your travels, Love Michele & R xx
— Michele, August 6, 2008

Loving the pics,faaaantastic views.Happy Birthday Phil.
— Bryan, August 5, 2008

Hope you're having fun! Sorry Phil - know my grammar will "of" offended you!!!!
— jacki, August 3, 2008

Hope Phil's shin is OK. Corrie news is: Dev has made some dodgy friends who are probably out to trik him. Kev is losing busness in the garage because Tony is also up to triks. Bill (busy nurse, reading soap magazines in his break) has dicovered that Tony is going to murder Liam,(I think Rosie's photos will be responible) Maria is going to snog Peter Barlow, Rosie is going to get her come uppance from John Snape (who seems to be driving a taxi for Street cars. Maybe you should buy the soap magazine - think of the hours it would save us!Hope your having fun!
— jacki, August 3, 2008

Hello everyone, we've made it to Looe! After a dream first week things have finally got tough: Phil injured his shin and it swelled impressively, but it hasn't stopped him plodding on. It's getting better now. The weather has been slightly more challenging this past week: Wendy's favourite day was one of ceaseless torrential rain which included the knee-deep wading of the River Erme. Lovely! Thanks for your comments. See you all soon.
— Wendy and Phil, August 2, 2008

Greetings from Duncan
Great photos - hope the weather is holding up for you. Like the views of Branscombe and Beer - reminds me of running round there on the Grizzly earlier this year. Chris and myself back from the Dolomites - all the huts this year seemed to have a cat or a dog running the place!
— Angus Innes, August 1, 2008

Yea Ladram Bay 40 years on, and it has not changed a bit by the looks of it. Is the campsite still there?
— John M, July 30, 2008

How many miles a day are you walking? Your photographer is great. Susan/John
— susan and john, July 29, 2008

Hi Wendy and Phil - glad you're enjoying your walk. Thought of you as we walked on the coastal path in Corfu - it was fab and we saw a tortoise amongst other creatures! Lots of Gerald Durrell moments. But we're home now and it's raining and lucky you still on your walk, hope you're keeping dry. wendy d.x
— wendy daniels, July 29, 2008

Rather fabulous walking weather - we'll have to send you away every summers hols. Hope you're keeping topped up with lots of ginger beer. Can you believe I have only seen Corrie on one night? Shocking I know. Too many visitors and later walks because of the heat, but Tyrone has at last popped the question (very careless of him..) and Molly has said yes, or rather a talking egg has .... Maybe it was all a dream ....?
— jacki, July 28, 2008

Help!!
Hi Phil and Wendy,

You look like you're having a fab time, photographs look wonderful! Talking of photographs can you (Phil)pop back and fix the Kodak camera, having probs downloading. Seriously though, we are glad all is honky dory, you deserved a Saturday off, have fun, keep walking and stay safe. xxxx
— michele and julia, July 28, 2008

Hello everyone. We've made it to Bob and Esther's house in Exeter, where we're making good use of the washing machine and shower. A great week's walking: unbroken sunshine and lots of food (one day Wendy had four breakfasts!). We're now enjoying a deserved day off (Saturday) and will be heading off again tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for all your comments, especially Kev, Dianne and James at The Barn. Hope the end of term party went well; we were thinking of you.
— Phil and Wendy, July 26, 2008

John says I am not to write anything too lame so I'll try. First your photos look amazing--love the one of you (Ithink) trudging up the hill with the ocean all around. We just got back from street festivals in Montreal and kayaking in Vermont. (we have ocean kayaks this year so you need to pay us another visit!) Keep us posted! Susan and John
— susan, July 25, 2008

Wish we were there too! The sea looks just amazing. Don't know whether we'd manage all the 'ups' without an escalator though! Happy tramping.........
— Chris and Graham, July 25, 2008

Some stunning views on your photos - must be great having the sea in your sights most of the time - bulding up an appetitie for those pies! Well as the weather has been so good since you went away I tempted to say dont rush back. We think summers here at last! Take care both of you have a great time and I will catch up in a fortnight. Barbara
— Barbara, July 24, 2008

Hi Phil, whats the birds like? Are you keeping well? Have a lovely time. Had a any nice beers? Say hello to Wendy. James.
— James Wakerley, July 24, 2008

Hope you are nice and brown, we are gonna enjoy our party tomorrow, you will miss out because your not here. All my love diane
— Diane Hopkins, July 24, 2008

Hi Phil, how are you? Im fine. Hows the weather? I miss you, see you in september. Big Kev
— Kevin Horder, July 24, 2008

Edukashun
Well done . You booked the best weather of the year.Hope it keeps up.We are looking forward to a day of training in the sunroom. We envy you the Great Outdoors(but not all that walking.)We hope to see some pics soon. gothic greetings from amb sending u lots of darkness! lol The rest of us say Hello too.
— The Learning Centre crew, July 23, 2008

Looks good Angus. Let's see how it develops.
— Phil and Wendy, July 14, 2008

lovely garden!
— Chris and Rich Hanley, July 12, 2008