We left the Bugle Coaching Inn at 9 am and were very glad to have our waterproofs. Not because it was raining, but because a significant part of the north coast of the path was right alongside the shore and the winds were high enough to bring some of the sea onto us.
We started to head uphill to a beautiful section of the trail that leads to the Needles. This section reminded us of Yorkshire, oddly, but with more sea. Lots of heather, short grass and scrubby bushes everywhere.
But what a view!
We continued past the tourist centre at the Needles and took in the view - and were very nearly taken away with the wind. Dad was feeling a little woozy up this high so we continued along the path heading west before sitting down for some lunch.
(Also, PD: Sticks are great!!)
We then continued up a very long ridge to Tennyson Monument. We really enjoyed this part of the walk as it was great to be able to look back on how far we'd come.
The Needles are at the end of those white cliffs!
We walked round Freshwater Bay and then continued along the red shore and cliffs until Brighstone.
(Sheep for Susan and Al!)
And we've arrived in Brighstone!!
We're staying at a beautiful thatch roofed bed and breakfast and will head out shortly for dinner and a pint (or two) at the local pub.
(Here's one we had earlier.)
We walk to Shanklin tomorrow! And the sea remains on our right!!
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