Oh! I lived in North Devon through my childhood and on or near Dartmoor for nearly 40 years until last year. Very poignant to read this (the bar wasn't at Widecombe, was it?) and see the photos. I used to lead writing workshops at Merrivale at the 4 turning points of the year, no matter what the weather.
And yes, I too love Hope Cove. And yep I'm a Raynor Winn fan. And PS my sister wrote many of the official SWCP guidebooks (in sections for circular walks).
We now live in Brittany (much worse for vegans!), but I do miss Devon. Thanks for a nostalgic trip - and yes, England is rather crappified in some ways now, esp the politics.
I love Hope Cove!
Oh! I lived in North Devon through my childhood and on or near Dartmoor for nearly 40 years until last year. Very poignant to read this (the bar wasn't at Widecombe, was it?) and see the photos. I used to lead writing workshops at Merrivale at the 4 turning points of the year, no matter what the weather.
And yes, I too love Hope Cove. And yep I'm a Raynor Winn fan. And PS my sister wrote many of the official SWCP guidebooks (in sections for circular walks).
We now live in Brittany (much worse for vegans!), but I do miss Devon. Thanks for a nostalgic trip - and yes, England is rather crappified in some ways now, esp the politics.
Another great read! I too love The Salt Path and am eagerly waiting for her new book, Landlines. Thanks John!
Great pictures!