It was pouring as we put on our coats and boots but it stopped as we walked out of the door! The climb out of Combe Martin was tough but we did 3 miles in the first hour, then only one mile in next hour as we went down and up and round a narrow headland on narrow path. The 6 miles to Ilfracombe took us till almost 12, so we had half our lunch and a Devon cream tea. It was a very tough day with steps up and down all the combes. Ascent yesterday was 1350, today it was 1297 but harder. Lots of wild thyme, heather and other flowers and we even saw some seals on the rocks and in the sea.
The sun stayed with us all day until within 3 miles of Ilfracombe, then the heavens opened and we arrived at our B&B soaked to the skin.
After a shower and dry clothes we went out for a great pub meal (last night's was dire).
Long walk tomorrow and forecast is rain all day.
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