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2019 Photos

These photographs relate to the Club's walks and events and are arranged to show the most recent first. The first name of photographer is included above/below photographs. The names of people in the photographs will not be shown.

31 Dec 2019 Honiton local walk - 4 miles - 30 walkers

Leader: Alyson P. (Debut!)

Back Marker: Neil M.

Photos: Tomi D.

28 Nov 2019 White Cross to Fire Beacon - 4 miles - 22 walkers

Leader: Tomi D.

Back Marker: Steve F.

Photographs and captions: Steve F. (Special Deputy for Tomi D)

Sun, sun, sun (for some of the time)

Bright sky, wet underfoot but no rainfall today.

Abundant distant views.

Honestly, it was November!

Up the wooden hill.

For the atmospheric views.

12 Nov 2019 Gittisham - 4 miles - 26 walkers

Leader: Steve F. (Debut!)

Back Marker: Angela C.

Photographs: Brian H. (Special Deputy for Tomi D)

Route map by Steve F. HWC Gittisham road walk - Google My Maps

Heading uphill from Gittisham.

Enjoying the Autumnal scene.

If Tomi had made it today she'd have had a proper caption for each picture.

Taking in the fine view.

The puddle dancer.

Around this puddle and back towards Gittisham.

29 Oct 2019 Kentisbeare - 4 miles - 22 walkers

Leader: Doreen K

Back Marker: Pam A

Photographs: Steve F

15 Oct 2019 Newton Poppleford & Venn Ottery - 5 miles - 29 walkers

Leader: Terry R.

Back Marker: Michael S.

Photographs and captions: Tomi D.

Account by Tomi D: We had a lovely varied walk and the weather was kind with black clouds blowing away from our area. The woodland areas were muddy after all the rain these past weeks and Terry detoured around a flooded path staying on lanes which made it slightly longer. We crossed Venn Ottery Common and stopped at the village church yard for drinks. Headed back to Newton Pop through more muddy pathways and orchards. There was a warning to look out for cows roaming freely in one of the woods and I had a portrait but I think Ian W scared him away ha! Terry's last walk as leader.

Max Elevation: 425 ft; Min Elevation: 90 ft; Ascent/Descent: 615 ft.

1. (TOP) Panoramic view of East Devon countryside.

2. Last walk for Terry as a leader walking across Venn Ottery Common.

3. There was a warning to look out for cows roaming freely in one of the woods.

3. A view through autumnal hedgerows.

5. Walkers heading towards Venn Ottery along the lanes.

6. Venn Ottery Church for a short break.

7. Negotiating one of the muddy woodland pathways.

Note to club members: If you'd like to see more photos, or have walk photos of your own to share, then why not join our WhatsApp group? Ask Brian H or any committee member for more information.

01 Oct 2019 Powerstock to Eggardon Hill - 8 miles - 8 walkers

Leader: Rosie S. with Janet R.

Back Marker: Keith M. in his new red jacket.

Photographs: Brian H. deputising for Tomi D.

Just a little wet underfoot.

Heading across Powerstock Common.

Towards Eggardon Hill.

Minding their own business.

Up Eggardon Hill.

Down Eggardon Hill after lunch.

Heading towards Powerstock.

Powerstock Church.

17 Sep 2019 Stonebarrow to Golden Cap - 4.5 miles - 14 walkers

Leader Margaret T.

Back Marker Alyson P.

Photographs Brian H.

Heading off from Stonebarrow.

Plenty of downhill here but getting closer to Golden Cap.

At last, some ascent.

On the final ascent to Golden Cap summit.

Capturing the view from the summit.

Headingback down, before a steady ascent towards Stonebarrow.

03 Sep 2019 Coach Walk - Longer Walk: Colyton to Lyme Regis - 9 miles - 14 walkers

Leader Brian H.

Back marker Jeremy H.

Photographs Brian H.

The first of many stiles.

View from Musbury towards Seaton.

Ascending Musbury Castle the shorter route.

A well deserved lunchbreak on Musbury Castle (hill)

Spot the Banksy.

Enjoying the view before the coach arrival.

03 Sep 2019 Coach Walk - Shorter Walk: Trinity Hill to Lyme Regis - 4 miles - 12 walkers

Leader: Ian M.

Back marker: Michael S.

Photographs: Valerie B.

Cattle on Trinity Hill Nature Reserve

Viaduct near Uplyme

20 Aug 2019 Chard - Chaffcombe 4-5 miles - 18 walkers

Leader: Linda M.

Back Marker: Angela C.

Photographer: Tomi D.

The watercolour below was based on a photograph taken by Brian H. on this walk. The original may be on our WhatsApp Group; it is not shown here to protect the privacy of the man at the rear of the line of walkers.

1. Chard Reservoir.

2. Purple Loosestrife (morden pink) by the waterside.

3.. Walk leader, Linda, pointing out landmarks with views across to Blackdown hills and Ilminster.

4.. Carved totem poles in Chaffcombe village.

06 Aug 2019 Steps Bridge, Teign Valley, Castle Drogo, 8 miles

alt. Castle Drogo & Teign Gorge, hills 4/5 miles

The longer walkers were dropped off at Steps Bridge for an 8 mile walk along the Teign Valley, past Fingle Bridge and ascending the gorge to Hunter's Tor and then along to Castle Drogo.

The shorter walkers were taken on to Castle Drogo for coffee before a 4 mile walk dropping steeply into the Teign Gorge then along a riverside path before ascending more gradually back to Castle Drogo.

Longer walk:

8 miles; Total ascent 3,485ft; Total descent 2,890ft.

Leader: Keith M

Backmarker: Linda M;

Shorter walk:

Leader: Ian M

Backmarker: Sean the Sewards coach driver

4/5 miles

Shorter Walk Photos - By Janet R.

Longer Walk Photos - By Brian H.

Setting out on a nice sunny day.

A little light rain.

Just after lunch when the sustained heavy rain abated.

On our way in light rain.

Continuing along the River Teign.

Over the wall towards Castle Drogo.

A gentle ascent, sunny bright skies!

View from Hunter's Tor.

Umbrella used as a parasol while enjoying views along the valley, Whiddicon Wood, Hannicombe Wood.

Small section of the castle not covered by scaffolding.

25 Jul 2019 - East Budleigh to Bystock Nature Reserve - 6 miles - 19 walkers

Total Ascent: 980 feet; Total Descent: 980feet; Max Elevation: 465 feet; Min Elevation: 48 feet.

Leader: Erica T >> Dubut! <<

Back Marker: Linda M.

Photos: Tomi D (Captions too)

1/5. Walking up through woodland at the start of the walk to Bystock Nature reserve.

2/5. A herd of cows huddled in the shade of a tree out of the heat.

3/5. Heather on the heathland.

4/5. Lillies on Bystock Fishponds.

5/5. Squabmoor reservoir.

09 Jul 2019 - Lynmouth - Longer walk - 17 walkers

Leader: Brian H

Back Marker: Steve F - Debut I think! Thanks to Jo F. for volunteering on his behalf.

Photos: Steve F [Captions Brian H]

1. Setting of downhill from County Gate towards the SW Coast Path.

2/6 More downhill.

3/6 On the SW Coast Path, an early lunch stop.

4/6. A gentle downhill just before many steps uphill.

5/6 Spotting Wales/Whales.

6/6. Lynmouth is within sight! (and Lynton).

09 Jul 2019 - Lynmouth - Shorter walk - 13 walkers

Leader: Linda M

Back Marker: Ian M

Photos: Tomi D. [& Captions Tomi D]

1/6. Heather on moorland and coast.

2/6. Exmoor ponies approached walkers en route to Lynmouth.

3/3. Negotiating the pathway with stunning coastal views.

4/4. Rocky coves and bays.

5/6. Rosebay willow herb flowers on cliffs.

6/6. Lynmouth Harbour

25 Jun 2019 - Hawkchurch Area - 17 walkers - 4.5 miles

Leader: Doreen K

Back Marker: Alyson P

Photos: Tomi D

1/8. Spot the footpath!

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11 Jun 2019 - Mere Coach Walk - 17 walkers - 7 miles

Account by: Ian M:

It did not rain during the walk but was overcast all the time and a cold northly wind, but it was a very good walk especially considering the very poor forecast. We just had the one 7 mile walk, of 17 members, as the ascent for the shorter walk would have been the same as the longer walk. Ian M led until half way when we joined the route the short walk would have taken and then Keith M took over.

We all went to the HillBrush factory for coffee before the walkers were taken to Kingston Deverill. The coach then went back to take the 8 people from HillBrush to Stourhead. Everybody thought the walk vey good and not too difficult. After the first half mile it was easy going.

We did not have long for lunch as this mid June day was a little cold for sitting too long. We therefore arrived back at the brush factory in plenty of time for tea. It was an excellent venue.

Walk Leaders: Ian M, Keith M.

Photos #1-8 & 12 by Steve F. Photos #9, 10, 11 Erica T.

28 May 2019 - Colyton - 24 walkers - 5 miles (Originally Smeatharpe & Bolham Water but changed due to poor underfoot conditions)

Total Ascent: 530 feet; Total Descent: 530 feet; Max Elevation: 244 feet; Min Elevation: 46 feet.

Walk Leader: Doreen K.

Back Marker: Pamela.

Photos: Tomi D.

1. Walking along the River Coly.

2. Walking along the River Coly.

3. Traipsing over farmland and through lush meadows.

4. Traipsing over farmland and through lush meadows.

5. Wild yellow flags by riverside.

6. Walking over babbling brook heading back to Colyton.

14 May 2019 - Salcombe, Longer Walk (scroll down for shorter walk)

Malborough, Bolt Head, Salcombe - 18 walkers - 7 miles

Total Ascent: 2095 feet; Total Descent: 2342 feet; Max Elevation: 439 feet; Min Elevation: 2 feet.

Walk Leader: Keith M.

Back Marker: Brian H.

Photos: Tomi D. 1-3 & 7-9; Brian H. 4-6.

1. Setting off along paths with farmland views.

2. West Soar Admiralty Signal Station Click to read more [Thanks Ian M]:

3. Majestic foxglove amongst gorse along coastal path.

4. Capturing the fine view.

5. Heading towards Bolt Head.

6. Heading towards Bolt Head.

7. One of the many rocky outcrops and coves.

8. Honiton walkers negotiating the narrow path against strong winds.

9. A glimpse of Salcombe.

14 May 2019 - Salcombe - Shorter Walk - 7 walkers - 4.5 miles.

Total Ascent: 1160 feet; Total Descent: 1160 feet; Max Elevation: 340 feet; Min Elevation: 12 feet.

Walk Leader: Doreen K.

Back Marker: Chris S.

Photos: Doreen K.

30 April 2019 - Woodbury Common and Hayes Barton - 29 walkers - 6 miles.

Total Ascent: 900 feet; Total Descent: 900 feet; Max Elevation: 568 feet; Min Elevation: 127 feet.

Walk Leader: Brian H.

Back Marker: Barbara M.

Photos: Tomi D.

1. Mist over the coast at Budleigh Salterton.

2. Walking past the quarry lake.

3. Moorland pathways with quarry in background.

4. Negotiating muddy woods.

5. Springtime bluebells.

6. Hayes Barton, Sir Walter Raleigh's childhood home.

16 April 2019 - Pen Hill and Hatway Hill - All-day walk - 12 walkers - 6.5 miles.

Total Ascent: 1140 feet; Total Descent: 1140 feet; Max Elevation: 776 feet; Min Elevation: 184 feet.

Walk Leader: John B.

Back Marker: Michael S.

Photos: Brian H.

Flora spotted by Patsy C: Bluebells, Bugles, Blackthorn blossom, Celandines, Dandelions, Evergreen Alkanet, Gorse, Lady's Smock, Jack by the Hedge, Primroses, Red Campions, Snapdragons, Speedwell, Vetch, Violets, Wild Garlic, Wild Orchid, Wild Strawberry and Wood Anemones.

Orchid in the hedgerow on the return road down towards Sidbury.

Heading towards Penn Hill

Extensive distant views in the mist.

On the level now.

Heading downhill.

Uphill again

Past the small Shire-like horses.

Still downhill.

Along the boardwalk towards a difficult stile.

Wild flower in the hedgerow on the road down towards Sidbury..

More wild flowers

Still misty!

Back in Sidbury already.

02 April 2019 - Haldon Forest Park - 27 walkers - 4.5 miles.

Total Ascent: 1030 feet; Total Descent: 1030 feet; Max Elevation: 856 feet; Min Elevation: 410 feet.

Walk Leader: John B.

Back Marker: Keith M. (part-time only due to other commitments)

Photos #1-5 by Tomi D; #6 by Brian H.

1. Setting off through Haldon Forest.

2. Banks of primroses leading to small stone bridge.

3. Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)

4. Misty view of Exeter in distance.

5. Heading back along the Butterfly trail.

6. Enjoyng a pleasant moment of sunshine; we had sunshine, hail and rain!

19 Mar 2019 - *Otterton to Danger Point - 28 walkers - 5.5 miles

*Route changed due to unfavourable underfoot conditions in Culm Valley, Butterleigh)

Total Ascent: 585 feet; Total Descent: 585 feet; Max Elevation: 208 feet; Min Elevation: 4 feet.

Walk Leader: Margaret T.

Middle Marker: Neil.

Back Marker: Linda M.

Photos by Tomi D.

1. 28 walkers setting off along the River Otter.

2. Spring daffodils on the river bank.

3. View of river mouth at Budleigh.

4. Budleigh Salterton beach.

5. Ladram Bay from cliff top.

6. Return through Otterton Village.

05 Mar 2019 - Cotleigh, Court Wood, Cotleigh Mill - 27 walkers - 5 miles

Walk Leader: Ian M.

Back Marker: Keith M.

Photographer: Tomi D.

Total Ascent: 614 feet; Total Descent: 614 feet; Max Elevation: 574 feet; Min Elevation: 345 feet

Honiton Walking Club members enjoyed a five mile walk in the Cotleigh area last week and were very fortunate with the weather. The forecast for the day was 10 hours of rain but luckily they only had light rain for a few minutes. The lovely walk took the walkers along leaf covered woodland beside a stream and across fields and lanes. Sturdy shoes were required when navigating some of the steep wooden ladder steps which were best done backwards.

One of several 'ladders'

Daffodils

Spot the geese!

A minor obstacle.

19 Feb 2019 - Otterford and Birchwood - 4.5 miles - 37 walkers

Walk Leader: John S.

Back Marker: Michael S.

Photographer: Tomi D (first 6 photos); last 3 photos Brian H.

Total Ascent: 723 feet; Total Descent: 723 feet; Max Elevation: 894 feet; Min Elevation: 694 feet

05 Feb 2019 - Killerton Area - 5 miles - 23 walkers

Walk Leader: Brian H, deputising for Linda M.

Back Marker: Dot G. Debut! ...well done.

Photographers: Dot G, Erica T. Probably both debuts too! ...well done.

Route: Click to see route.

Total Ascent: 384 feet; Total Descent: 384 feet; Max Elevation: 254 feet; Min Elevation: 61 feet

Through a strip of woodland. Photo Dot G.

Enchanting house. Photo Dot G.

Photo Dot G.

It was damp and foggy, and just a little muddy in places. Photo Dot G.

Walking the boards. Photo Erica T.

Enjoying views of Killerton House in the fog. Photo Erica T.

Downhill towards the final section of the walk. Photo Erica T.

One of the last gates, there were several stiles after this! Photo Erica T.

First walk on the 2019 Walk Programme Card

23 Jan 2019 - Escot Area - 4.5 miles - 27 walkers

Walk Leader: Ian M.

Back Marker: Keith M.

Photographer: Tomi D.

Route: Total ascent 536 ft Click here to see route details

Click here to read about Ian M's Recce for this walk!

Tramping over farmland.

Escot church.

Snowdrops (in bud).

Returning along lanes.

Stylishly dressed for a damp Tuesday afternoon afternoon stroll. [Photo Brian H]

First walk of 2019! - and the last on the 2018 Walk Programme Card

01 Jan 2019 - Powderham & Kenton - 3.3 miles - 23 walkers

Walk Leader: Keith M

Back Marker: Pam

Photographer: Tomi D

Route: Lowest point 0m; Highest 46m; Total ascent 120m (391 ft) Click to see details

Twenty-three members of the Honiton Walking Club enjoyed a sunny New Year's Day walk, sharing cars from Honiton to Kenton, then walking across the Powderham Estate to join the lane running alongside the River Exe. We had a short pause to look around the interesting Powderham Churchyard, then continued across the edge of the Deer Park back into Kenton. This was one of our shorter walks due to the limited daylight, but it was good to stretch our legs after Christmas and New Year festivities. [Text by Keith M]