Hi Folks,
We wanted to share an update on our walking adventure! While exploring the beautiful South Devon coastline, we realized we missed a small section at Stoke Fleming. To keep things complete, here’s the link between our walks.
Our first walk took us from Stoke Fleming to Dartmouth. We started at the Stoke Fleming village hall, hopping off the bus before making our way back to Dartmouth, enjoying the stunning views along the route.
The second part of our journey was from Stoke Fleming to Torcross. Although we missed a small section at Stoke Fleming, this link ties together the whole stretch of coastline, connecting these two incredible walks into one unforgettable experience.
Thanks for following along with our journey!
Keep walking
Paul and Jayne 🚶♀️🚶♂️
Our Walk from Stoke Fleming to Torcross
Hi Folks,
The walk from Stoke Fleming to Torcross is one we hold close to our hearts—a journey that combines breathtaking scenery, local history, and moments of quiet reflection.
We began in the charming village of Stoke Fleming, greeted by its friendly atmosphere and welcoming smiles. The path took us along rolling countryside and rugged cliffs, where we paused more than once to take in the stunning sea views.
Passing Blackpool Sands, we couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at its natural beauty.
As we made our way closer to Torcross, the scenery changed again. The vast stretch of Slapton Sands came into view, accompanied by the serene waters of Slapton Ley. The birdlife here is astonishing—we spent time watching the swans gliding effortlessly across the lagoon. The connection to nature in this part of the world is simply unparalleled. It's also incredible to think that this peaceful spot once played a role in preparing for the D-Day landings.
We finished our walk with a visit to the Sherman Tank Memorial, a stark but important reminder of the past.
This walk isn’t just about the miles covered—it’s about the memories made. For us, it’s a perfect blend of adventure, reflection, and connection with the stunning South Devon coastline. We hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we did.
Keep Walking
Paul and Jayne 🚶♀️🚶♂️
Hi Folks,
Yesterday, we enjoyed a delightful walk from Stoke Fleming to Torcross. Though our plan was to go the other way around, an absent bus reshuffled our route—but it turned out to be a wonderful day nonetheless. I'll be sharing this walk on the blog soon, so stay tuned!
In the meantime, if you're in the mood for a virtual adventure, take a look at a walk around Mells in Somerset. It features the fascinating Fussell's Iron Works and the striking Whatley Quarry. It's a picturesque journey we truly loved.
On a different note, I've also got some recipe videos in the works. Editing is underway, and they'll be uploaded shortly. Exciting things are on the horizon!
See you soon
Jayne 😊
Hi Folks,
I have put a new recipe on a new page. Vegan Recipes - Spring.
It is for a salad, because believe it or not, it was 18C the other day and I started to believe in salads again. Not so sure now, but the recipe is lovely and will come in handy for those warmer days to come.
Could be served with a hot jacket potato when the weather is cold though.
The salad is full of protein with chickpeas and tahini, and very tasty too.
Why not give it a go, we had it with pizza and chips and it was very yummy.
We’re going on a walk around Mells, Fussells Iron Works and Whatley Quarry in a few days time. I am hoping to pick some wild garlic and share a new recipe with you.
See you soon
Jayne 😊
Hi Folks,
I hope you’re having a good week.
We recently ate some of our Xmas nut loaf, which we had stored in the freezer, it was still really good and we had it with some roast potatoes and veg.
The recipe for my xmas nut loaf is under the “vegan recipes” section, it might be quite nice to make for Easter as well?
Is there anything you have bouncing about in the freezer which needs eating up?
Jayne 😊
Hi Folks,
Sometimes plans have to change and we have had to postpone our walk from Torcross to Stoke Fleming for a few more weeks, so watch this space.
I have also made another review about the Sage food processor because we had to change the bowl, which had cracked randomly and then it started to leak. So if you are interested in a brilliant food processor which aids a vegan diet (ie: it can grind down nuts) just press on the photo opposite to be taken to the video.
Paul is also planning a walk in Somerset, around the Mells area, for the Ramblers, which should be fun. Paul and I will do this walk together soon so I will film it and share it with you.
It seems the weather is warming up a bit, I saw some lovely crocuses on my walk today.
See you soon
Jayne 😊
Hi Folks,
It’s been ages since I blogged, time flies when you’re enjoying yourself.
About a month ago we walked some more of the South West Coast Path from Stoke Fleming to Dartmouth, which was a wonderful opportunity to blow away the cobwebs. We are going to walk from Torcross to Stoke Fleming over the next couple of weeks, so will keep you updated.
I have also tried a new recipe for some vegan easter biscuits which will be released nearer to Easter. I adapted an old recipe I used to use before I was vegan and, even though I say so myself, it came out really well.
I have also been struggling with my breathing for some time, well, all my life to be honest, but it has got really bad recently. I am undergoing tests for a lung condition but I am determined to try and keep as fit as possible, by eating more healthy and keeping up the walking and keep fit exercises. I might blog about this if anyone is interested.
See you soon
Jayne 😊
Hi Folks,
We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and all the best for 2025.
We have put together a little shorts reminiscing on the past year with some photos of vegan food, our walks and Paul singing.
The song is a Christmas song by Paul Keitch © 2003, but it just about sums up the madness we all feel at Christmas, let us know if you would like to hear the full version.
See you in 2025.
Paul and Jayne xxx
Hi Folks,
I am a great believer in sustainable clothing, well anything sustainable really. I regularly go along to the local clothes swap and they had a lovely xmas clothes swap going on. I enjoy swapping clothes and having a change of clothes without the expense of actually buying clothes.
Whilst I was there they had two workshops going on, one to make a rag wreath and one to learn the Japanese art of wrapping presents in cloth. My efforts were fairly modest which didn’t reflect how brilliant the ideas were or how good others were. The people teaching these crafts were very patient and fun. It was a lovely way to spend a wet saturday afternoon. I do hope they do something like this again.
The top photo is of my rag wreath which I think will go lovely with my xmas trimmings and the bottom photo is of an empty box wrapped in some gorgeous cloth. I am going to save lovely cloth from now on to wrap my presents with a little message to please return so it can be re-used. What a brilliant idea.
Have you been enjoying any craft activities leading up to xmas?
Jayne 🎄🎍🎈
We had a short visit down to Saltash in Cornwall and we walked around Forder Creek. It was absolutely wonderful and we noticed that there are a lot of walks in the area. So we will be doing more next time we are down there. Here is a short of our visit there.
Enjoy
Paul and Jayne 🚶♀️🚶♂️
Paul and I recently had a lovely holiday in Devon and we walked from Dawlish to Beer along the South West Coast Path. Jayne is busy editing and uploading the videos to YouTube at the moment; and then she will upload them under “The Walking Vegan” page. Here is a snippet of one of the walks we did. Hope you enjoy.
Paul and Jayne 🚶♀️🚶♂️
My Mum, Barbara, and myself recently visited a Church which has some of our ancestors, going back to 1590. Absolutely fascinating and very emotive. Fascinating because it is hard to believe we are linked to people from so long ago, and emotive because of the personal link to the past which is otherwise pretty anonymous. We enjoyed looking around the Church and finding links to our past. Here is a short preview of the video which will be released on the 8th November.
I am interested to know if you have ever found any of your ancestors; and how it made you feel?
Jayne
Click on the photograph if you want to see the short - full video being released 8th November 2024