This short coastal walk benefits from dramatic cliffs, ocean and estuary views, plus access to 4 spotless beaches in addition to the popular Bantham Beach. The inland route back offers a brief change of scene and two pubs. The whole area is in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the coastal erosion, coves and beaches are wonderful. The steep climb into Thurlestone warrants some consideration before attempting it, but means a pint at The Village Inn is much deserved!
Month: November 2020
The Sugar Loaf mountain stands 596m high in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, near Abergavenny. It is the southernmost of the summit peaks of the Black Mountains. This walk offers many vantage points of (and on) the Sugar Loaf.
The route starts at a Cibi valley farm before ascending through a medieval deer park then ancient moorland. The climb to the summit is short but steep with rewarding views. The meandering descent passes grazing sheep and crosses a spring before a near vertical climb, then back onto Sugar Loaf common. The final decline is through woodland and pasture to the start.