Today we left Crediton and headed to Wellington in Somerset.
We still had Gordon walking with us and Mick joined us for the day (he really was happy to be with us!) and Darren was driving our stuff around again.
We started today on the A3072 as this was the most direct route to Wellington. However after 30 mins the traffic was so heavy that we had to detour across country. This added a few kms to our walk and plenty of hills but it was a lot more scenic and a lot less stressful.
The area is full of lovely thatched cottages, streams and magnificent churches. The picture of a bunny above was on the A3072 – it was petrified – we tried to encourage it into the verge but it insisted on running up and down the road instead. Hopes were not high for its survival.
We then walked through a lovely little village – Cheriton Fitzpaine and then another – Bickleigh. The village, as Bicanleag, is recorded as the location of a charter issued in 904 during the reign of King Edward the Elder. and is also mentioned in the Domesday Book as Bichelei, meaning “Bicca’s meadow”. The river in the pictures is the River Exe on its way to Exeter.
We then met up with Chris who provided freshly cooked scones (again). The usual Cornwall vs. Devon chat was had re cream or jam first. Anyway I ate mine a la cornwall and the others gave in and ate a la Devon. Chris walked with us for the canal footpath. We then hit the roads again and carried on until the finish in Wellington.
Thanks to Gordon for the two days company (and Jonathan & John yesterday), Mick for today (impressed that he kept his jacket on through the entire 46 km walk) and Darren for driving our bus around.
Tomorrow we head to Stawell (near Bridgwater).
Great job so far! Can’t believe how hilly it is! Must be because you are walking uphill!
So impressed! Keep it up! x
Looks great – keep up the good work