Boots on and ready for our sixth day of walking. We loved our stay at the Dairy Barns and if I'm ever in this area again I would definitely stay here. We caught a taxi back to where we left the coastal path yesterday. We had heard overnight that due to heavy rain there had been a significant land fall along the route and we would have to use an alternative path in parts.
15 mins later we were back on the coastal path but using the alternative route which has been in place for a few years because of the unstable ground here.
It meant we didn't see the sea for a while. Being so close to the beach, the path was very sandy which isn't that great for walking.
There were some other things to distract us enroute such as this peace camp if that's the right word.
It looked very interesting but there was no one around that I could ask about its origin.
In amongst the holiday homes on our right here was a Romany caravan which was beautifully decorated.
We felt we had walked enough of the alternative pathway and made our way over the dunes to the beach.
The huge rocks have been placed here deliberately to build up a sea wall so the waves break here rather than closer to the land and cause flooding and erosion.
At the top of the cliff was the Happisburgh Coast watch and behind that was the lifeboat centre.
We stopped here for an ice cream.
Interesting statistics about the wonderful work the volunteer lifeboat crews do.
Back on the coastal path.
I'm not sure that this coastal path will exist in future years.
We could see where the cliff had fallen away in recent times.
Another WW2 pillbox.
The Happisburgh lighthouse in the distance.
This was a recent fall of the cliffs down onto the beach.
The Happisburgh Lighthouse. The five banded red and white lighthouse was constucted in 1791 after 600 people had lost their lives in over 30 shipwrecks in the area.
We didn't go into the village of Happisburgh. It was too early for lunch so we decided to press on to the next village.
You can see how the path has disappeared here.
I'm sure people owning properties so close to the sea must be worried about flooding and risk of erosion.
We passed numerous caravan sites.
I think these are turnstones. I would be grateful if someone could let me know if I am wrong.
One thing about doing a walk along the coast was tha we were always able to find somewhere to have snack and drink.
We saw a few people on the beach clearing up the litter.
There are regular clean up stations along this beach. Consequently we didn't see any litter.
I found this tough going, walking on the soft sand. You would think it easier to walk on but sinking into the soft sand just made it harder.
The Mundesley lifeboat station.
An uphill climb away from the beach and into the village.
It was good to see this sign, knowing we were almost there.
Our destination for the night. We had walked just over 11 miles today. My feet are just about holding out. Just one more day of walking.
Inside the hotel they were getting ready for the Coronation celebrations in just over a week's time.
The coastal walk is very relaxing
ReplyDeleteWe hear about the cliff falls all the time on local news - but it's frightening to see how many homes are still likely to disappear in the next few years.
ReplyDeleteWalking over miles of loose sand must be the worst of all walking
I love that section of coastline near Happisburgh. Yep, those are Turnstones.
ReplyDeleteA gray day for walking. I agree sand walking is a workout for the calves.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful landscapes along the way.
ReplyDeleteWe lived 60 mi. from the cliffs off the Pacific, Carlsbad CA. When a cliff falls, it is so quiet. Some people who walk the beach often settle next to the cliff. All the costly mansions are perched up on those cliffs, and their back lawns are falling into the ocean.
ReplyDeleteIt looked an interesting walk by the sea. Not easy walking in sand. The erosion looks like a big problem especially with global warming on the way. We have the same problem on the coast. Houses teetering on the brink in some cases.
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