Thank you Malcolm. Glad you enjoyed it - yes, it really is a stunning part of the world, and by far the best place I have ever had the fortune to live in. Cheers, Paul
Thank you Faith! Yes, this place really means a lot to me. By far the lovliest place I have ever lived, with a super sense of community. Take care, Paul
Thank you Roy! Glad you liked the video. Hope you are having a good week too. Just filmed my monthly vlog yesterday in Wilton in Wiltshire - nice town. Take care, Paul
Wow! What a gorgeous area! No wonder you chose to live there! This video was really lovely and I felt like I was there on the beach with the cobwebs being blown away! Fanastic shots of the cows and rabbit too! Its fantastic that there was such a strong community in the village. Thanks for showing us around Paul!
Thank you Louise! Glad you enjoyed it. I really loved living here - although it was 20 miles from where I worked, because I did night shifts, and didn't leave home until 9pm, it only took 35 minutes to get there. It worked the other way in the mornings too, as everyone was coming into Plymouth then, rather than leaving it. Take care, Paul
That must be one of your best videos, Paul! I dont know whether its the quality of the light there, or the time of year! Or just a wonderful coastal location. But that was great! Thanks for that!
Thank you Michael! Glad you enjoyed it. There was a bit of artistic licence with this video as much of it was filmed over two days. I often that the best lightning for photography and videography is on the worst days for weather - and the reverse is true too! Peak summer is the worst of all - a thin, flat light. The light just peeped through after the rain leaving the lighting conditions as you saw them in the video. Take care, Paul
Thanks Paul for this super video. I've done the walk from Hope Cove to the top of the golf course around through the nature reserve and back. My wife and love the area . Been there twice. Happy days.
Thank you Frank. I have lived in many parts of the Westcountry: Redruth, Perranporth, Illogan, Yealmpton, Plymouth, Dartmouth, and now near Stroud in Gloucestershire, but this, I have to say, is my absolute favourite, and it isn't because of the coast and beach particularly, it is the community and the sights and sounds of nature in both South Huish Ley and South Milton Ley. It isn't for everyone - especially for anyone liking shops, nightlife, pubs, entertainment, and public transport is poor. Apart from the last one, none of the others bothered me at all. For me the plusses by far outweighed the negatives - and, usually (!) the climate really is rather special about this part of Devon - far drier and milder than Torbay and Plymouth. Cheers, Paul
Fantastic rolling surf and beach. Love the effect of the wind. Much like my loved Cape Breton across the pond. Many thanks for this great guided hiking video. ❤
Hello Paul. Greetings from Poland I've waited to see this video with bated breath. The opening sequence is awesome inspiring, especially with the music in the background. South Milton looks wonderful. What a lovely place to live. The beach and coastline are spectacular. It leaves Thurlestone beach standing. The breathtaking view's are gorgeous even with this terrible weather. 40/50 mph! Thurlestone Rock is lovely. You story of living in the village was very nice. What a shame you had to leave. Lovely church interior. Hope you didn't get too wet.
Thanks so much Michael. It rained every day I was in Devon - but not all day each day. I had to do a bit of artistic licence to film this one as the whole thing was filmed over two days - it was too wet to continue on my first day of arrival and I had to wait in my car for two hours on the following day - then the sun broke through briefly to get the shots that you see at the start. Been a tricky filming month with so much rain! Maybe I jinxed things by saying about hte drier climate here (it usually is) - hopefully it will become drier as we go into winter. I have no issue with filming in the cold. Take care, Paul
I'm not surprised you chose to live here, the beaches look beautiful. Thanks for sharing your connections to the area (I can't imagine a 20 mile commute (mine is only 4)).
Thank you Jesse! It was a really a super place, and I do feel lucky that I did live here once, even if it was only for a couple of years. By far, the best place I have ever lived. Yes, one of the benefits of doing night shifts (there are many in my opinion, not least of which it meant a 40 hour week was only 4 days long - I had three full days and nights off) is that I was travelling to work at 9pm, so roads were clear then - only took about 35 mins to get to work. Leaving Plymouth at 8am or 9am meant you were flowing away from the traffic coming into the City; although it did take a little longer, I was usually home well before 9am or 10am. Cheers! Paul
Another Excellent video Paul what a lovely place you lived in, beautiful scenery looks so peaceful and breathtaking really enjoyed that one. Thank you regards Gary and Julie.
Thank you Daryl. I guess this place and area may be a bit 'Marmite' (British expression meaning you either love it or hate it - named after the famous yeast spread, and its advertising slogan) to most people. It has no facilities, poor roads, no shops, no pub, no takeaways, no school (in South Milton, but Thurlestone has) - and that's why I love it! I am not so keen on the poor public transport, but I guess if it had a great bus service, it would become more developed, so it is a fine balance. Definitely the best place I have ever lived, mainly due to the community spirit and the nature all around - the beach is a bonus, but it is not the 'deal breaker' for me. Hope you get to see it too one day. Take care, Paul
Thanks Paul for yet another beautiful, well thought through video. I live on the East Anglian coast so it was lovely to get a detailed tour of a pretty part of Devon. Despite the weather you brought it to life with your detailed local knowledge, film and stills.
Thank you - glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I don't think South Milton (apart from the beach) is very well known at all - perhaps a good thing? It will forever remain in my heart. Take care, Paul
Thanks Paul. We enjoyed our trip down memory lane. 😊🏖 As soon as we saw the opening shot and the rock we said Thurlestone! We had a holiday there in May 2016 and we enjoyed the beach and local walks. We stayed in an old house down Ilbert Rd just behind the tennis courts. The house was supposed to have an enclosed garden....but surprise surprise it did not! One of our little dogs ran through bushes to a big garden behind us. The owner wasn't in. The dog ran up and down the lawn having a great time! Eventually she returned! On a rainy day I went on the bus to Kingsbridge. Lots of little roads in that area.
Thank you Cathy and glad you enjoyed it too. Wow! That was quite the doggy drama there. Glad she came back to you. Yes, the roads!! Some are spectacularly narrow. Take care, Paul
Hi Paul, A lovely trip down memory lane for you, thanks for sharing. Although we could hear the sea, the sound recording was excellent and the camera really steady. You did right not to risk your camera on a tripod. It's good to see that there are still unspoiled villages near the coast. There's no escaping the car parking charges wherever you are these days, unless you don't have one!! Hope you had some better weather for the rest of your stay. All the best!!
Thank you David. Glad you enjoyed this little memory lane trip - I had to do a bit of artistic licence when making this video because of the poor weather. Some of the footage and photos were shot the following day when it was (mostly!) a bit drier. Glad it all came out OK though. I was worried after the first day's filming that the whole thing was a mess. Take care, Paul
@@westcountrywanderings Far from it, always good to "interesting" weather. Of which I caught some wonderful lenticular clouds the other day, you will find them posted
Oh Paul, this is such a lovely Video, i think this is one of my Favorites of yours. i will explain why, i can tell by your voice how much you enjoyed being back there, it really comes across in this Vlog! a trip down memory lane for you and it really came across. even on a wet windy day this place feels very special and you captured it brilliantly. lovely Video! thank you so much for Sharing. best wishes, Darren👌👍👍👍
Thank you Darren. Glad you enjoyed it. I have lived in many places across the Westcountry in Devon and Cornwall as well as Gloucestershire, but I have to say I think that this was my favourite of all of them - very special, in lots of ways, but I think the two highlights are the sense of community, which is the closest to anywhere I have lived, and the spectacular sights and sounds of nature across both South Milton Ley and South Huish Ley reserves. Although the beach and car park got busy in the summer, the village didn't really. The best of the best, in my opinion, but it probably isn't for everyone, especially as there is no shop, or pub and non-existant public transport. Take care, Paul
Thank you! I can't have a Westcountry favourite county, because I like them all - there is something special about each of them, and something beautiful in all of them somewhere - hence the Wanderings! Cheers, Paul
You used to live in a very pretty place! Too bad the weather wasn't nice and sunny to highlight it! During the intro when you were showing all the surfers I was wondering if you had done surfing back in the day?
Thank you Dara - no I have never even attempted to surf. I have very poor co-ordination due to my autism, and my swimming isn't the best. I loved living here - I have lived in many parts of the Westcountry over the years, and this was probably the best, I feel. Take care, Paul
Your pleasure at being back in the South Milton area just leapt off the screen! It is unusual to find somewhere in Devon that is not a tourist haven. I hope it was very much as you left it! Thank you for showing us the church- I like a church that is full of flowers even on the font- it definitely adds to the atmosphere. Your microphone didn’t falter in that gale & was so sensitive that it picked up the clicking of the gate & your footsteps in the wet at the church! I loved the ‘snail post’ weren’t they mostly huge specimens?( all on the sheltered side- not exposed to the gales haha) & yes the horizontal tree said it all. A very enjoyable video- thanks Paul!
Thank you Diana - it is by far the nicest place that I have ever lived, and I don't mean because of the views or beach, but the community and general 'feel' of the place. Somewhere that will forever remain very special to me and my family. You are also right - it really isn't a tourist haven either. Probably because the roads are narrow and it "lacks facilities" in tourists eyes. I personally think it is teeming with facilities of the natural kind. I do hope it can remain unspoilt and undeveloped. Sadly, neigbouring Thurlestone has been going that way since the 1950s with very large and out of proportion detached houses, but, that village too does have a commuity and some lovely thatched cottages in parts of it. Glad you enjoyed the video! Take care, Paul
Thanks Dara It is a Rode Video Go shotgun mic with a Rode Dead Cat cover over it mounted on top of my camera. Had it for years. Very good sound quality and it does seem to handle wind noise well.
In 200 years time someone doing a you tube video will say "of course the area is well known for Thirlstone Rock and Paul Of West country Wanderings lived nearby "😂
Spectacular seascape and beautiful landscape. Very enjoyable video. Thank you!
Thank you Malcolm.
Glad you enjoyed it - yes, it really is a stunning part of the world, and by far the best place I have ever had the fortune to live in.
Cheers,
Paul
Wow! What a nice place and what nice videography!
Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers,
Paul
What a delightful video & varied video. It's wonderful to go back to places that mean so much.
Thank you Faith!
Yes, this place really means a lot to me.
By far the lovliest place I have ever lived, with a super sense of community.
Take care,
Paul
H Paul nice video looka a lovely place ,nice church and Font and hope your having a good week👌
Thank you Roy!
Glad you liked the video.
Hope you are having a good week too. Just filmed my monthly vlog yesterday in Wilton in Wiltshire - nice town.
Take care,
Paul
Wow! What a gorgeous area! No wonder you chose to live there! This video was really lovely and I felt like I was there on the beach with the cobwebs being blown away! Fanastic shots of the cows and rabbit too! Its fantastic that there was such a strong community in the village. Thanks for showing us around Paul!
Thank you Louise!
Glad you enjoyed it.
I really loved living here - although it was 20 miles from where I worked, because I did night shifts, and didn't leave home until 9pm, it only took 35 minutes to get there.
It worked the other way in the mornings too, as everyone was coming into Plymouth then, rather than leaving it.
Take care,
Paul
That must be one of your best videos, Paul! I dont know whether its the quality of the light there, or the time of year! Or just a wonderful coastal location. But that was great! Thanks for that!
Thank you Michael!
Glad you enjoyed it.
There was a bit of artistic licence with this video as much of it was filmed over two days. I often that the best lightning for photography and videography is on the worst days for weather - and the reverse is true too! Peak summer is the worst of all - a thin, flat light. The light just peeped through after the rain leaving the lighting conditions as you saw them in the video.
Take care,
Paul
Thanks Paul for this super video. I've done the walk from Hope Cove to the top of the golf course around through the nature reserve and back. My wife and love the area . Been there twice. Happy days.
Thank you Frank.
I have lived in many parts of the Westcountry: Redruth, Perranporth, Illogan, Yealmpton, Plymouth, Dartmouth, and now near Stroud in Gloucestershire, but this, I have to say, is my absolute favourite, and it isn't because of the coast and beach particularly, it is the community and the sights and sounds of nature in both South Huish Ley and South Milton Ley.
It isn't for everyone - especially for anyone liking shops, nightlife, pubs, entertainment, and public transport is poor. Apart from the last one, none of the others bothered me at all. For me the plusses by far outweighed the negatives - and, usually (!) the climate really is rather special about this part of Devon - far drier and milder than Torbay and Plymouth.
Cheers,
Paul
Fantastic rolling surf and beach. Love the effect of the wind. Much like my loved Cape Breton across the pond. Many thanks for this great guided hiking video. ❤
Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed along this section of the South Devon coastline.
Cheers,
Paul
Such an amazing part of the UK and lucky you for living just there for a while Paul. Enjoyed by Millionaire Paul 👌
Thank you Paul!
Looking forward to catching up with you soon.
Cheers,
Paul
Hello Paul. Greetings from Poland
I've waited to see this video with bated breath. The opening sequence is awesome inspiring, especially with the music in the background.
South Milton looks wonderful. What a lovely place to live. The beach and coastline are spectacular. It leaves Thurlestone beach standing. The breathtaking view's are gorgeous even with this terrible weather. 40/50 mph! Thurlestone Rock is lovely.
You story of living in the village was very nice. What a shame you had to leave. Lovely church interior. Hope you didn't get too wet.
Lovely comment. God bless you out there in Poland..
@@bobcholawo6787 thank you
Thanks so much Michael.
It rained every day I was in Devon - but not all day each day. I had to do a bit of artistic licence to film this one as the whole thing was filmed over two days - it was too wet to continue on my first day of arrival and I had to wait in my car for two hours on the following day - then the sun broke through briefly to get the shots that you see at the start.
Been a tricky filming month with so much rain! Maybe I jinxed things by saying about hte drier climate here (it usually is) - hopefully it will become drier as we go into winter. I have no issue with filming in the cold.
Take care,
Paul
Lovely video and photography, thanks Paul. Enjoyed hearing about your life too😊
Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers,
Paul
I'm not surprised you chose to live here, the beaches look beautiful. Thanks for sharing your connections to the area (I can't imagine a 20 mile commute (mine is only 4)).
Thank you Jesse!
It was a really a super place, and I do feel lucky that I did live here once, even if it was only for a couple of years. By far, the best place I have ever lived.
Yes, one of the benefits of doing night shifts (there are many in my opinion, not least of which it meant a 40 hour week was only 4 days long - I had three full days and nights off) is that I was travelling to work at 9pm, so roads were clear then - only took about 35 mins to get to work. Leaving Plymouth at 8am or 9am meant you were flowing away from the traffic coming into the City; although it did take a little longer, I was usually home well before 9am or 10am.
Cheers!
Paul
Another Excellent video Paul what a lovely place you lived in, beautiful scenery looks so peaceful and breathtaking really enjoyed that one. Thank you regards Gary and Julie.
Thank you Gary & Julie.
Glad you enjoyed it - this place will forever remain in my heart.
Take care,
Paul
Such a beautiful place Paul.
Nice trip down memory lane 👍
Cheers Philip! Glad you enjoyed the (fairly recent) time travel trip along my personal timeline.
Take care,
Paul
What a beautiful place Paul. I'm sure it holds a special place in your heart. I hope to see it for myself someday. Thank you for sharing it.👍
Thank you Daryl.
I guess this place and area may be a bit 'Marmite' (British expression meaning you either love it or hate it - named after the famous yeast spread, and its advertising slogan) to most people.
It has no facilities, poor roads, no shops, no pub, no takeaways, no school (in South Milton, but Thurlestone has) - and that's why I love it! I am not so keen on the poor public transport, but I guess if it had a great bus service, it would become more developed, so it is a fine balance.
Definitely the best place I have ever lived, mainly due to the community spirit and the nature all around - the beach is a bonus, but it is not the 'deal breaker' for me.
Hope you get to see it too one day.
Take care,
Paul
@@westcountrywanderings Yes Paul. Definitely my kind of place. Not a lot going on. Perfect! 👍
Apart from Dartmouth, Hope Cove is my favourite place in Devon.
Yes, it is gorgeous there! Hope to do a video from there at some point - probably won't be until the spring now though.
Thanks Paul for yet another beautiful, well thought through video. I live on the East Anglian coast so it was lovely to get a detailed tour of a pretty part of Devon. Despite the weather you brought it to life with your detailed local knowledge, film and stills.
Thank you - glad you enjoyed it.
Yes, I don't think South Milton (apart from the beach) is very well known at all - perhaps a good thing? It will forever remain in my heart.
Take care,
Paul
Lovely. Thanks for sharing. God bless you, God bless dear old Devon..... Such fond memories.
Thank you Bob.
Glad you enjoyed visiting Devon again virtually through my little film.
God Bless you too.
Take care,
Paul
I'm a fan of Salcombe ice cream 🍦
Yes! Me too! I had some while I was staying in the area. Too good not too! 😋
Hi Paul. great to see your old haunts. caroline.
Thank you Caroline.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Take care,
Paul
Fabulous coastal sounds 🌊💦 How lovely to walk the coast before work 😊
Thank you Jo!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Hope you have a good weekend.
Take care,
Paul
Thanks Paul. We enjoyed our trip down memory lane. 😊🏖 As soon as we saw the opening shot and the rock we said Thurlestone! We had a holiday there in May 2016 and we enjoyed the beach and local walks. We stayed in an old house down Ilbert Rd just behind the tennis courts. The house was supposed to have an enclosed garden....but surprise surprise it did not! One of our little dogs ran through bushes to a big garden behind us. The owner wasn't in. The dog ran up and down the lawn having a great time! Eventually she returned! On a rainy day I went on the bus to Kingsbridge. Lots of little roads in that area.
Thank you Cathy and glad you enjoyed it too.
Wow! That was quite the doggy drama there.
Glad she came back to you.
Yes, the roads!! Some are spectacularly narrow.
Take care,
Paul
Hi Paul, A lovely trip down memory lane for you, thanks for sharing.
Although we could hear the sea, the sound recording was excellent and the camera really steady. You did right not to risk your camera on a tripod.
It's good to see that there are still unspoiled villages near the coast. There's no escaping the car parking charges wherever you are these days, unless you don't have one!!
Hope you had some better weather for the rest of your stay.
All the best!!
Thank you David.
Glad you enjoyed this little memory lane trip - I had to do a bit of artistic licence when making this video because of the poor weather. Some of the footage and photos were shot the following day when it was (mostly!) a bit drier.
Glad it all came out OK though. I was worried after the first day's filming that the whole thing was a mess.
Take care,
Paul
@@westcountrywanderings Far from it, always good to "interesting" weather. Of which I caught some wonderful lenticular clouds the other day, you will find them posted
Oh Paul, this is such a lovely Video, i think this is one of my Favorites of yours. i will explain why, i can tell by your voice how much you enjoyed being back there, it really comes across in this Vlog! a trip down memory lane for you and it really came across. even on a wet windy day this place feels very special and you captured it brilliantly. lovely Video! thank you so much for Sharing. best wishes, Darren👌👍👍👍
Thank you Darren.
Glad you enjoyed it. I have lived in many places across the Westcountry in Devon and Cornwall as well as Gloucestershire, but I have to say I think that this was my favourite of all of them - very special, in lots of ways, but I think the two highlights are the sense of community, which is the closest to anywhere I have lived, and the spectacular sights and sounds of nature across both South Milton Ley and South Huish Ley reserves. Although the beach and car park got busy in the summer, the village didn't really. The best of the best, in my opinion, but it probably isn't for everyone, especially as there is no shop, or pub and non-existant public transport.
Take care,
Paul
Ah . . . my adopted county. I never miss your Devon vids Paul. 😊
Thank you!
I can't have a Westcountry favourite county, because I like them all - there is something special about each of them, and something beautiful in all of them somewhere - hence the Wanderings!
Cheers,
Paul
You used to live in a very pretty place! Too bad the weather wasn't nice and sunny to highlight it! During the intro when you were showing all the surfers I was wondering if you had done surfing back in the day?
Thank you Dara - no I have never even attempted to surf. I have very poor co-ordination due to my autism, and my swimming isn't the best.
I loved living here - I have lived in many parts of the Westcountry over the years, and this was probably the best, I feel.
Take care,
Paul
Your pleasure at being back in the South Milton area just leapt off the screen! It is unusual to find somewhere in Devon that is not a tourist haven. I hope it was very much as you left it!
Thank you for showing us the church- I like a church that is full of flowers even on the font- it definitely adds to the atmosphere.
Your microphone didn’t falter in that gale & was so sensitive that it picked up the clicking of the gate & your footsteps in the wet at the church!
I loved the ‘snail post’ weren’t they mostly huge specimens?( all on the sheltered side- not exposed to the gales haha) & yes the horizontal tree said it all. A very enjoyable video- thanks Paul!
Thank you Diana - it is by far the nicest place that I have ever lived, and I don't mean because of the views or beach, but the community and general 'feel' of the place. Somewhere that will forever remain very special to me and my family.
You are also right - it really isn't a tourist haven either. Probably because the roads are narrow and it "lacks facilities" in tourists eyes. I personally think it is teeming with facilities of the natural kind.
I do hope it can remain unspoilt and undeveloped. Sadly, neigbouring Thurlestone has been going that way since the 1950s with very large and out of proportion detached houses, but, that village too does have a commuity and some lovely thatched cottages in parts of it.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Take care,
Paul
You talked about how windy it was, but your mic was doing a brilliant job! What type is it?
Thanks Dara
It is a Rode Video Go shotgun mic with a Rode Dead Cat cover over it mounted on top of my camera. Had it for years. Very good sound quality and it does seem to handle wind noise well.
@@westcountrywanderings yes, that's amazing!
In 200 years time someone doing a you tube video will say "of course the area is well known for Thirlstone Rock and Paul Of West country Wanderings lived nearby "😂
Ha ha!
I doubt if UA-cam will be around then!
Hopefully, Thurlestone Rock still will be.
Cheers Shaun.
Take care,
Paul