The Annual Return to a Top 5 Pub
We rarely notice the moment a one-off outing becomes an annual pilgrimage. This is our third time completing a variation of this walk. Having honed our technique, this is the second time we have had an identical two-centre lunch.
Yet the roads to East Prawle are no easier. I have now taken to turning the radio down so I can better see the high hedges, the grass growing down the centre of the road and the local lunatics who take national speed limit as an invitation to career around blind bends. I am not sure how many years I have left in me for this tradition.
After two days of country-wide record breaking June heat, a storm broke in the South Hams last night. Today's walk starts in 19 degree temperature with a sea fret offering air condition like conditions. Just perfect.
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| Officially the coolest two people in the land |
This walk was found on Komoot - the slight variation - a permissive path that took us down to the cove that the pub was named after. From then, the coast past Gammon Head, to the Coastguard's Station at Prawle Point and the undercliff around Langerstone Point to Horseley Cove. All varieties of walking - from hands-on rock scrambling to pleasant meadow fields encountered.
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| The permissive path to Pig's Nose |
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| Water break for Ziggy at Gammon Head |
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| To Prawle Point Coastguard Station |
A swim (for Ziggy) at Horseley Cove before the stiff climb back for the annual refreshments.
First, crab sandwiches at The Piglet Cafe (monopolies commission have been informed). They are expensive, but I challenge you to find a finer crab sandwich in the country. Possible, if you find one that doesn't come with a side of salted Doritos. B-Tec crisps, according to Mrs M.
This is enjoyed whilst we await the scrape of the midday bolt at the pub. A regular in "best of" guides in Devon from everything from the food, to the beer (you must have the gravity fed Eddystone), to the live music. And not forgetting the superb walking.
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| 2026 Photo |
An investigation to find something new to tell you. Previously, I commented that it might be the only pub loos with shower facilities. I noticed we can add laundrette services to that list. And the trap, at least in the men's, is called the "poop deck".
Their website details their musical heritage. There cannot be many remote pubs that can have such a roster of previous performers;
The pub’s music hall has hosted an extraordinary range of artists over the years, from Atomic Kitten, Stanton Warriors, Lee Scratch Perry, Damon Albarn, The Animals and The Boomtown Rats, The Blockheads to name a few.
Today, there were many reasons to be cheerful.
Walk Details
Distance - 5 Miles
Geocaches - 0
Walk Inspiration - Komoot
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