There’s a stretch of coast path we’ve walked a dozen times and it still catches me off guard — the moment the trees fall away and you’re walking above turquoise water with gulls riding the thermals below.
Piper prefers inland routes as a rule, but she makes an exception here. Something about the wind and the wide horizon keeps her alert and cheerful rather than her usual pace-ahead-and-worry-about-the-flock mode.
The route
We parked at the village hall and followed the signed coast path west for about four miles before turning inland on a farm track. The coastal section is well maintained but narrow in places — keep dogs on lead where signs ask, and give way to anyone coming uphill.
The inland loop brings you back through meadows that were full of buttercups when we visited in late May. Piper attempted to herd exactly none of the sheep and was verbally praised for this achievement.
Distance: 7.5 miles
Time: 3–4 hours
Terrain: Coastal path, farm tracks
Dog friendly: Yes, with lead sections
After the walk
The café by the harbour does a proper pot of tea and doesn’t mind muddy boots by the door. Piper got a bowl of water and the approving attention of three separate tables, which is roughly her ideal post-hike outcome.
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