Friday, 3 January 2025

02/01/25 - Dunwich Heath Coastguard Cottages

New Year gets off to a Blinder

Perfect walk in perfect weather. If you are thinking of doing this walk. Arrive early. Aren't people meant to be back to work today? A battle for car parking spaces on our return. Like a premier league goal keeper who's team are 1-0 up in the 85th minute, I stretched out changing out of my boots for an extraordinary length of time. I just love the drama.

A perfect walk. The reasons? Variety, walking on sand, heath-land and through woods. The weather, cold but with the most gorgeous blue skies. Much needed after yesterday's biblical, surprisingly unnamed storm. The company, Mrs M a given but all walks are better with an enthusiastic dog. And we got to shout "Fenton, for Christ's Sake" when copped a deaf one chasing rabbits. A if you don't like walking, you can always go bird-spotting at RSPB Minsmere.

An interesting pub on route - but we were too early. There can't be too many called the Eel's Foot. Post walk refreshments at the chaotic National Trust Tea Room. The electronic till was down. Cash hardly easing the chaos.

Some Photos; Happy New Year!

Duncwich Coastguard Cottages
Fenton under a low Winter Sun
The Beach at Dunwich
Coastguard Cottages in the Distance
The Eels Foot, East Bridge
Too early for the Eels Foot.  
Fenton, back under control
Fenton, Jesus Christ Fenton

Walk Details

Distance - 5.25 Miles

Geocaches - 2

Walk Inspiration - Jarrold Norfolk and Suffolk, Walk 4