We started the journey down to Devon at 7am from Newcastle. A usual, very little of note on the way down except for Gloucester services. Here you could walk a little into the countryside, so we took ourselves away for the services. The bushes and shrubs were heavy with berries (some redcurrants I think, but not prepared to take the risk). There was a large dead tree amongst the lush canopy which made for an interesting picture.
A couple of shots of the coast at Babbacombe capturing the early morning before we set off on the first day’s excursion.
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The coach took us to Paignton station where we boarded a steam train to take us to Kingswear. This is the fist time I’ve been on a steam train and I must admit I was as giddy as a schoolchild as the whistle sounded and we clunked into motion.
The journey took us along the coast and then the banks of the river Dart. A very pretty journey and highly recommended.
From the train station we boarded the pedestrian ferry to take us to Dartmouth. Once there, we had time for lunch before a cruise up and down the river taking in all of the sights.