After The days walk from Rhossilli to Broughton Bay circular, we returned to the Pitton Cross Campsite. After some dinner we were going to meet the WFP group back in the Helvetia Pub. But we decided to walk to Rhossilli from Pitton Cross and get a lift back from Paul.
There are footpaths that lead from the campsite that lead to the coastline through open farmland and pathways.
We reach Mewslade, The
walk to the beach leads down a wooded path and then through the valley
which is owned by the National Trust.
We walk through a valley with rocky cliffs to boths sides,that remind me of Western films where the Indians ambush the cowboys or maybe even where Wile.E.Coyote lays a trap for the Roadrunner.
We reach Mewslade Bay, a pretty bay. At high tide there is no beach here, nut right now the tide is out revealing a lovely sandy beach. Care is needed here when swimming as there is a strong undercurrent.
We walk back a short way an take a path up the cliff to reach the Coast Path to take us to Rhossilli.
We walk onto Fall Bay, we stay up high on the path and don't head down. We need to reach Rhossilli before dark and the light was fading fast.
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| Fall Bay |
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| Fall Bay |
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| A Lime Kiln |
Located on the north side of the coastal path is a ruined lime kiln shown as ‘Old Limekiln’ on the first edition OS map (1879).
Essentially, the kiln has collapsed leaving a mound with a central
hollow where the charging hole was located, flanked on either side by
two entranced draw-holes.
No after more walking we reach Wormshead and the Coastguard cottage as the sun sets. Spectacular views of Wormshead were to be seen.
We walk back up the path to the pub and join the WFP gang for more beer, lovely.
About 3 miles in all.
