{"id":924,"date":"2023-05-08T11:28:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T11:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/?p=924"},"modified":"2023-06-04T09:04:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-04T09:04:55","slug":"sw-coast-path-16-22-april-2023-38-miles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/?p=924","title":{"rendered":"SW Coast Path 16-22 April 2023, 38 miles."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Poole to Kimmeridge (Dorset) and Kingswear (Dartmouth) to Sharkham Head (Brixham, Devon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were exhausted after finishing these stages of the Path. The final run from Kingswear was very hilly and finished us off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have now completed 370 miles or 58.7% of the Coast Path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are left with just three more runs before we have completed a contiguous stretch from Dartmouth to Poole. The bit remaining is around Lulworth Ranges and is quite isolated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2039.png?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2039.png?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2039.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Dorset stretch, tackled over four runs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2038.jpg?resize=375%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2038.jpg?w=375&amp;ssl=1 375w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2038.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The sculpture depicting the end of the SW Coast Path at Poole Harbour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2043.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2043.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2043.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Poole Harbour and the Sandbanks ferry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2044.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2044.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2044.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First challenge &#8211; avoiding the naturists!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2041.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2041.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2041.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It is always a surprise what you can find on the coast path..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2045.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2045.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2045.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Top of Old Harry Rock on Studland Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2042.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2042.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2042.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chapmans Pool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2046.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2046.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2046.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The most challenging steps &#8211; complete with 25 Mph wind from the left.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2040.png?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2040.png?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2040.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Kingswear to Sharkham Point run<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2047.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2047.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2047.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The start point &#8211; the Kingswear to Dartmouth ferry dock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2048.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2048.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2048.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WW2 gun emplacement directly on the Coast Path<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2049-1.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2049-1.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/apethtravels.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/img_2049-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A really tough last stretch &#8211; very few flat bits!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Poole to Kimmeridge (Dorset) and Kingswear (Dartmouth) to Sharkham Head (Brixham, Devon) We were exhausted after finishing these stages of the Path. The final run from Kingswear was very hilly and finished us off! We have now completed 370 miles or 58.7% of the Coast Path. We are left with just three more runs before<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/?p=924\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">&#8220;SW Coast Path 16-22 April 2023, 38 miles.&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/924","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=924"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/924\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1041,"href":"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/924\/revisions\/1041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apethtravels.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}