A Stroll Through Plymouth

December 30, 2013  •  2 Comments

A Stroll Through Plymouth

The wind and rain lashing against the window as I awoke this morning did not bode well for a day of photography. However, after joining my lovely friends and hosts for the week at Number One for breakfast the rain stopped, the sun broke through the clouds and my fortune had changed. It was time to go exploring. Armed only with the D700 with 24-70mm lens attached I pulled on my boots and headed towards The Hoe, a short five minute walk away. 

Smeaton's Tower I
The Hoe, Plymouth, Devon
Smeaton's Tower II
The Hoe, Plymouth, Devon
Smeaton's Tower III
The Hoe, Plymouth, Devon
Smeaton's Tower is the focal point on The Hoe  
The Esplanade, The Hoe, Plymouth, Devon
The Esplanade
Plymouth Hoe War Memorial and Drake Statue Royal Marines Monument, The Hoe, Plymouth

The Hoe War Memorial and       Drake Monument

Royal Marines Monument

Venturing towards the Barbican I hopped aboard the small boat over to the Mount Batten peninsula to get a different view on the city. I spent some considerable time here simply contemplating the world and watching the waves come rolling in before climbing the steps up to the Mount Batten Tower which sadly cannot be climbed to get a higher viewpoint.

Mount Batten Pier looking towards Plymouth Hoe, Devon Mount Batten Tower, Plymouth, Devon
Mount Batten Pier with The Hoe behind Mount Batten Tower

On returning it was only natural to wander the old cobbled streets of the Barbican area before stopping off at the Strand Tea Room for some well earned sustenance in the form of a local Barbican Crab sandwich. 

Waiting
The Dolphin, Barbican, Plymouth, Devon
New Street, Barbican, Plymouth
New Street
Strand Tea Rooms, New Street, Barbican, Plymouth, Devon
Waiting at The Dolphin Hotel The Strand Tea Rooms

 

 

 

Thinking of visiting Plymouth? Try Number One for a lovely family run B&B. Email [email protected]

 

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Sandra Smi th(non-registered)
Beautiful do you sell them.
Erica(non-registered)
I love my city - it's lovely to see your images showing it's best side in all weathers! And thank you for the recommendation for Number One, B&B for most of the year and lucky for us: family and friends house party venue this New Year :-)
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