Escaping the Heatwave, Evading the Pub
A walk from "Best Pubs in South Devon" holds plenty of promise.
Yet compromises need to be made. We are on day 2 of the heatwave that has had the news outlets reaching for ever darker crayons. Mrs M wants us up and out early - 6am was mentioned - and on the shortest walk I have for the area. I'm up for the early start. England vs. Ghana last night provided no reason to stay up celebrating.
The Globe at Frogmore will have to wait. With opening hours of 3pm - 11pm midweek, it was always going to be a tall order to get the tick.
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| Heating up at 7:18am |
It's a beautiful ramble. Frogmore Creek is a drowned river valley in the Kingsbury Estuary. The village at the head was once a thriving port and the pub served the working community. Low tide when we drop down to access it. Occasional views along its length to Salcombe.
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| First glimpse |
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| Salcombe in the far distance |
Fields take us to West Charleton - where the Charleton Inn awaits those in cooler climes - before a delightful green lane in the sheep hills drops us back to the start.
In car - the temperature is 24 degrees. And we haven't even had breakfast.
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| Ziggy the hot dog looking forward to his sardine brunch |
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| Views from the green lanes above Frogmore Creek |
Walk Details
Distance - 5 miles
Geocaches - 1
Walk Inspiration - Best Pub Walks in South Devon
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