October

Michael

St Mary’s Lighthouse (Curry’s Point) – Seaton Sluice – Holywell Dene – Holywell – under Holywell Bridge – following Seaton Burn to the Waggonway back to Briardene Farm

Clear and bright. Breezy in places but warm in the sheltered spots.

Michael, Michelle, George, Ron, Sandy, Ashley, Ken.

None recorded

Comments

We stopped for an early lunch on Rocky Island overlooking Charley’s Garden (a rock stack in Colleywell Bay) at Seaton sluice. We spotted two cormorants and two herons as well as some oyster catchers. There were several items of junk art in and around Seaton Sluice. It was very pleasant in Holywell Dene with attractive autumnal colours and a lot of fallen trees. We stopped for a drink at the Milbourne Arms in Holywell village. While sitting outside in the warm sunshine we watched several ladybirds of a variety of colours and also some damsel flies.

We had difficulty locating the path again at Holywell. The old bridge carrying the path over the burn was concealed by the bigger road bridge. Then there were several short steep climbs up staircases on to the disused railway. We spied an egret and a buzzard in the Dene.

Ruby started limping when she got a beechnut stuck in her paw, but was still motivated to chase a squirrel. There were lots of other dogs around and plenty of cyclists, many without bells.

The Swan at Heddon. Joined by Dorothy and Evelyn. Nice meal with personal service from the manager.

October walkers

On our way

Collywell Bay

Charlie's Garden

Seaton Sluice

Boats at Seaton Sluice

When the boat comes in

Junk art

Ron looking old?

Solar powered shelter

Lunch

Crossing in style

Holywell Dene

Mushroom tree

George

Up and up

Afternoon beers

Ladybird