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St Vincent’s B&B is just two minutes away from the
Lynton stretch of the coast path (assuming you dedicated aficianados have
already climbed up Lynmouth Hill to reach us or taken the Cliff Railway and can
begin the walk from the top). The South West Coast Path, all 630
miles of it, was originally created by coastguards patrolling the south west
peninsula looking out for smugglers (think Poldark, Whisky Galore). There being
not quite so many smugglers today, the cliff top walk now forms the beautiful
coast path and has some of the most incredible and memorable views in Britain.
Since living in North Devon, the fitter member
of the St Vincent team, Mike, has started to undertake the walk from
Minehead to Poole Harbour, with almost all of Devon ticked off now before moving on
to Cornwall. Today’s trip from Hartland Quay to Clovelly is described as "challenging". Perhaps one of the biggest challenges, however, is the realisation that
the distances given between each point have been woefully underestimated. So, we are
thinking 630 miles might be nearer 700 (also taking into account getting lost)! Watch this space.For best rates at St Vincent Guest House, Lynton, book here!
