We went for a hike today from Torbay to Flatrock, taking the Church Cove Loop. This is basically the route, but of course it's a coastal trail not the back road:
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Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
The hardest part of the trail is on the horizon - you hike pretty much straight along the cliff edge from sea level to the top.
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Much of the climb is a rock fall with the rocks arranged as stairs. The white and black trail markers let you know if you're heading the right way.
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
People go to extreme lengths for the best blueberries and teaberries.
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Flatrock ahoy.
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Trees can really grow anywhere.
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
The little peninsula on the right is called the Beamer. It's a popular spot for teens to practice rock climbing because (I don't know any of the terms) all the metal hooks and things are already in the cliffsides all over the place. Anyhow, it's offten with tragic consequences.
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
You can't really see it but lots of climbers down there today.
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Two sunbathing here as well...
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Passed a few Flatrock teens heading out there on our way out. One of the girls was swearing she would not be going down over the cliff no matter what.
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr
Back in the city, stopped by Sobey's. Seaweed gin?
Fun way to end the day.
Church Cove Loop by
R C, on Flickr