Just south of Torbay is the community of Outer Cove. Following Marine Drive will take you to a quiet little road called “Doran’s Lane”, at the end of which is the trail to Torbay Point and The Cobbler.
This may be one of my favourite spots in the area of Torbay. It’s about a two-kilometer trip out to the point and back, so it’s one that can be done when you’re short on time.
And nowhere else in this area have I ever felt so completely and utterly isolated and vulnerable.
As you walk further and further out, you follow a narrow, winding path that drops you down over rocks and cuts through soil that is nothing but peat moss (this means it’s slippery). The East Coast Trail Association has done amazing work on the path and made it much safer, but there is still the sensation that the only thing between you and the rocks and ocean below is a good sense of balance.
You can also backtrack, after visiting the point, and proceed along the main trail heading south toward Red Cliff. The Cobbler Path is magnificent and rather a good workout, with hundreds of steps taking you up over several headlands and dropping you down into the ensuing coves.
It’s on my list to do again sometime soon, when I don’t have a sick child at home. As you go, you could check out the numerous geocaches in the area!
Raising the Bar Strength & Conditioning 
Wow, simply breath taking!
Gorgeous. I would love to visit more – the area is so rugged and beautiful! I am sure I could spend a summer here!
When do you reach Newfoundland, in your quest to cross Canada?
wow what a trip, thanks MJ
OK, now I’m trying to figure out a way to get to Newfoundland. So stark and beautiful.
You live in a great place, very picturesque
Wow that looks beautiful, absolutely brillaint for photography.
Awesome images (I especially like the vertical on top)–what a spectacular place!
Thanks, John. It’s a place I visit pretty often and I never cease to be amazed by it. Glad you enjoyed the photos!