Day 7: The ups and downs

The general theme with the coast path is up-down-up-down-up. Today was no exception. After every big climb there was a steep drop back to nearly sea level.

Erosion on this stretch of coastline was the other recurring theme. There were lots of diversions away from the previously marked path, often borrowing land from a farmer's field, or sending us down a lane.

As our destination of Hayle got nearer, the landscape changed from dramatic cliffs to more gently undulating sand dunes

We passed seal watchers, surfers, bird spotters, walkers, joggers, kite fliers, and every type of coastal being you can imagine.

Everyone we have met has been so friendly and when they find out we're doing a charity walk they almost always want to donate some money to the fundraising pot. All those spare bits of change add up and it all helps. Thank you to all the people that have donated this way.

Thanks to everyone that has already donated via the Virgin Money Giving page, and got those that haven't here's the link:  http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/walklandsend

We're pushing onwards towards Land's End...

Here are some pictures from Day 7:

Day 7: Berwick St John to Shillingstone

Saturday's walk felt like spring was finally in the air after all the unseasonably chilly and wet weather recently.

Starting with a lovely view over the village of Berwick St John after climbing the hill and then past lush meadows and through woodland, into green valleys and over ridges.

There were quite a lot of ascents and descents throughout the day, but it didn't feel like we'd been climbing as much as it looks from the route profile on our "Share Your Adventure" map -
http://www.shareyouradventure.com/map/os/2WalkTo/London-to-Totnes-Walk

We landed a lucky find with accommodation in a lovely 18th century cottage in Shillingstone.