Coastal Walk 2

Seaview village to Priory Bay

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Coastal Walk 2

Easy walking
4 1 /2kms /2 3 /4mls.1-1 1 /2 hours. Ideal family walking, mostly on sand. Dogs prohibited from beach May-September and owners must clean up after dogs October-April.

High spots: At low tide,the vast tree- backed sandy beach of Priory Bay is well worth the walk as is the ever-changing light on the shore-line rocks at Seaview.

Plan this walk at low tide to make the most of a beachcomber’s paradise. (Tide tables are available from Tourist Information Centres.) There are shells to collect all the way and the added bonus, for children, of shallow waters in which to paddle.

Start out at the rock pools of Seaview beach directly below the traditional seaside village. Allow time to watch the busy pool life led by tiny crabs and take a bucket in which to collect colourful shells.

Follow the beach around to Seagrove Bay and along the walkway, that leads up through woodland and around to Priory Bay, a surprising stretch of sand with rivulets of water running through it.

At Priory Bay you can climb up the National Trust wooden walkway that leads through trees to the back gates of the smart Priory Bay Hotel.

Then retrace your steps to Seaview and the Seaview Hotel, winner of countless- awards for its excellent, welcoming service and highly recommended for its food. There are two bars: a more modern front bar that overlooks the sea and an informal ‘pub-style ’one.

Seaview Hotel (01983 612711) Open weekdays from 7am onwards. Tea and coffee served all day. Lunch:12 noon-2.15pm in bars.

Specialities: Fresh local fish dishes like Seaview Crab Ramekin, Salmon & Dill Fishcakes and Fillet of line-caught Sea Bass. Choice of veggie meals. Two real ales -Goddards and Adnams. Four wines by the glass. Children allowed in both bars at lunchtime and in the evenings. Dogs also allowed.

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