Day 39. Monday, 14th July. Sidmouth to Lyme Regis. Weather. Long sunny periods until 4pm when high cloud appeared. Quite hot in the sun. A strenuous but visually rewarding walk from Sidmouth to Branscombe; made famous by the MSC Napoli which beached here in 2007 leading to much looting by the locals. Further excellent coastal scenery ensued. I went through Beer, as opposed to what normally happens, and stopped for lunch at Seaton. By contrast, the final 7 miles was dull, walking through dense woodland with only occasional glimpses of the sea. Arrived at Lyme Regis at 6.30 pm.17 miles. Total now 545. Total ascent now 102,078. Now just in Dorset.