Pudcombe cove

The new Higher Ferry looks sleek but is not presently in service. Some details need fixing…

The new higher ferry at Dartmouth

The new higher ferry at Dartmouth

A glorious sunny morning, calm water and an exactly right tide set us on course for Pudcombe cove, below the National Trust’s Coleton Fishacre house, built for the D’Oyly Carte family of operatic fame.

The Devon coast at Coleton Fishacre

The Devon coast at Coleton Fishacre

There are rock gardens and sea caves on the coastal stretch from Dartmouth. We returned via the Mew  Stone and found the seal family enjoying a siesta on a comfortable rock.

Seal siesta, low tide at the Mew Stone

Seal siesta, low tide at the Mew Stone

Their repose was rudely spoiled by the wash from a motor boat splashing over the rock. One of the young seals is unusually inquisitive and friendly.

Seal nuzzles Louise

A young seal nuzzles Louise

tim P