The weather did not look promising as five members began a circular walk starting at East Prawle.

Amazingly the rain and drizzle held off for most of the walk allowing the strong winds, low cloud and crashing waves to show off the rugged coastline at it’s wildest best. We rounded Prawle Point which is the most southerly headland in Devon and only 17 miles further north than Lizard Point, the most southerly tip of England.

Initially we had the coast path to ourselves but we later passed and chatted to other walkers including two from Australia. At lunchtime the warm and dry shelter next to the coastguard’s lookout provided welcome relief from the wind.

After lunch the walk took us into a more pastoral landscape where we saw some of England’s best wave cut platforms. We also discovered defences from the second world war. A steep climb took us back up to the village.

A drive down some narrow lanes shrouded in low cloud took us to our refreshments at East Portlemouth.

NB: Many thanks to Alan for planning and leading this walk.