Highbridge to Bridgwater
(Our overall day number 20 - Part of The KC3 ECP Leg 1b2a - Sand Bay to Bridgwater)Highbridge to Bridgwater
10th October 2022 | Miles 14.5 | Elevation gain 45ft
A 14.5 mile walk starting at Highbridge, heading out towards the Severn Estuary, and then inland to follow the east bank of the River Parrett all the way to Bridgwater. Not many other humans were seen for most of the day!
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Getting there and back
We caught the fast intercity train from Weston to Highbridge & Burnham, and then at the end of the day took the reverse train from Bridgwater back to Weston
Weather conditions
Lovely sunny conditions with a high of 15 degrees. The wind switched round to the north, making the walk south much more pleasant, and we felt very wamr at times.
Walking difficulty
Easy with no inclines and a generally well marked path, but be aware that there aren't many easy bail out points for the majority of the walk
The story of our day in photos
.jpg "Walking to the train station on the morning of day 3")
Walking to the train station on the morning of day 3
.jpg "Joining the path at Highbridge at the start of day 3")
Joining the path at Highbridge at the start of day 3
.jpg "Winding through some urban areas to get to the coast")
Winding through some urban areas to get to the coast
.jpg "Sheep blocking the path")
Sheep blocking the path
.jpg "Looking across to Combwich - a small village which is getting a big wharf built to accept incoming heavy equipment for use at Hinckley power station")
Looking across to Combwich - a small village which is getting a big wharf built to accept incoming heavy equipment for use at Hinckley power station
.jpg "Prosecco for lunch thanks to our guest walkers")
Prosecco for lunch thanks to our guest walkers
.jpg "Bird life on the River Parrett")
Bird life on the River Parrett
.jpg "The final section of the walk currently has a diversion along some busy roads - not very pleasant")
The final section of the walk currently has a diversion along some busy roads - not very pleasant
.jpg "Finishing the leg at Bridgwater railway station")
Finishing the leg at Bridgwater railway station
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