Enclosed here are details of MSR holiday in 2010 at Selworthy
MSR Walking
43 members participated.
Stayed at HF Holnicote House, Selworthy, Somerset.
Friday 16th April – After settling in, we were taken on a short introductory walk around the grounds of Holnicote House and nearby surrounding area. In the early evening before dinner we met our leaders for the weekend; Maurice, Colin and Peter who explained our walks for the next Day. Evening entertainment was arranged for all to participate in – Quiz, dancing, etc. for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday 17th April – Three walks were undertaken, all starting from Holnicote House:
1) Easier walk Hurlstone Point, Bossington and Selworthy
6 miles Allerford (Packhorse Bridge) – Bossington – Hurlstone Point (old
Leader Maurice coastguard station) - round hill above Bossington – woodland path to
9 in party Selworthy (church, village & teashop).
2) Medium walk Selworthy Beacon, The Coast Path, Views and a Village
9 miles St Agnes Fountain – open views across Porlock Marsh – above
Leader Colin Hurlestone Coombe – Selworthy Beacon – Coast Path – Wydon Farm –
17 in party Bratton (gatehouse) - Selworthy (church, village & teashop).
3) Harder walk Villages, Beach, Beacon and Coast Path
11 miles Allerford (Packhorse Bridge) – Bossington – beach – up Hurlestone
Leader Peter Coombe – Selworthy Beacon – coast path – Woodcombe - Bratton
12 in party (gatehouse) – Selworthy (church, village & teashop)
Sunday 18th April - Three walks were undertaken, all starting from coach drop off point near Countisbury.
1) Easier walk Watersmeet, Lynmouth, Lynton and Valley of the Rocks
7 miles Barna Barrow – Countisbury – descent to Watersmeet (cafe) – Lynmouth Leader Peter (via river path) - tramway up to Lynton – coast path to The Valley of Rocks 12 in party – return to Lynton inland - descend to Lynmouth.
2) Medium walk Watersmeet, the Cleaves, Valley of the Rocks and Lynmouth,
8.5 miles Barna Barrow – Countisbury – Watersmeet (cafe) – Hillsford Bridge via
Leader Maurice waterfall - Myrtleberry Cleave – Lynbridge – Lynton – over Hollerday Hill -
16 in party The Valley of Rocks - return to Lynton by coast path - descend to Lynmouth.
3) Harder walk Lynmouth, the Coast, the Cleaves and Watersmeet,
10 miles Barna Barrow – Countisbury – coast path (spectacular!) – down to
Leader Colin Lynmouth – ascent to Lynton – coast path to Valley of Rocks – Lee
8 in party Abbey and views of Lee Bay – return to Lynton via high level route above Valley of Rocks – cross East Lyn River – up to the Cleaves – high level route above valley then down to Watersmeet (cafe).
Monday 19th April – Collected by coach and taken to Wellington Hill car park. Walked to Wellington Monument, then most did the approx. 3 mile walk through woods and fields down to Millhays and to Hemyock, where the coach awaited us with our sandwiches as well as a refreshing drink at the local hostelry. Returned to Sussex after what was a very enjoyable time. Many thanks goes out to the organisers of the holiday.
Organisers Ray & Alison
Walk Leaders Maurice, Colin & Peter
Drivers Graham & Dave / Peter & Dave