Even though my walk a week year is finished I've still been doing bits and pieces of walks. But today was Spring! And maybe for one day only, so I though I'd take advantage of the sun and walk along the Leas to Souter.
I got onto the coast road by the Bamburgh pub and crossed onto the Leas. I took the path across the middle, rather than round the edge and was soon nearing Marsden Grotto. It is still 'clarty' as we good Geordies say, but drying up all the time. Half of Shields was out walking the dog, or jogging or riding bikes and just strolling along. The sea looked lovely and the Leas are starting to look green again. Souter, of course, never changes and after a quick canter round the shop I headed back to Marsden beach.
The steps down to the beach did wonders for my knees! The left one was a bit creaky but it was fine by the time I got to the sand. I walked along the beach, marvelling yet again at the sculptural effects of the cliffs, and watching the seabirds beginning to nest. Then it was up the slope and along by the Velvet Beds and the cliff tops to the road down to the Waterfront.
From there I headed inland to Highfield Road, Westoe and home.
How many miles? Must have been a few and I felt quite tired by the end. But, Hadrian's Wall beckons so I'd better start getting fit!
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