New Section of South West Coast Path

Today, for the first time, Mr PP and I walked down the new section of South Hams, Devon coast path from Strete to Slapton Sands beach and picnic area at Strete Gate. 

It was formally opened a few weeks ago by a Dimbledroid, but we'd not had a chance to explore till today. They have made a great job of it - really enhances the scenery - and it's great not to risk life and limb on the busy, winding, narrow main road.

The history of the lump of bent, rusty metal attached to the signpost is explained on a small plaque: 

This is thought to be the remains of a forward firing aircraft rocket adaptor fired from a beach landing craft in April 1944, when Slapton Beach was used to practise for the Normandy Landings. It's one of many bits of ordnance found (not all of which had exploded) during the construction of the South West coast path between here and Strete.

Happily, this is a peaceful area now, enjoyed by English locals and 'grockles', and many German, French and Dutch visitors, too. (Oh, and I spotted an Austrian numberplate today, too!)