Not a big day today. Once again my distance was predicated by finding reasonable accommodation and also tying in some sightseeing. First up was returning to the Path from my inland pub stay. At just before 9am the Erme was almost at high tide - a stark difference from yesterday! Then 5 miles of roller … Continue reading SWCP Day 52: Kingston > Thurlestone

I’m hiking “forward” once again. Yesterday was Wembury back to Plymouth so today should be Wembury >. However a lack of morning ferries from Wembury had me starting from Noss Mayo, just on the other side of the River Yealm. I have a schedule to keep as there’s a tide-restricted wet crossing of the River … Continue reading SWCP Day 51: Noss Mayo > Kingston

I have a 2nd night in Plymouth so I did another reverse walk: bused forward to Wembury and took the Path back to Plymouth. A very misty and cold start at around 9:30am, but gradually getting better after noon. A short, easy day so just pictures…. Can you read this? Hint: Minehead 424 miles Cool … Continue reading SWCP Day 50: Wembury > Plymouth

New day, new perspective. After yesterday’s unpleasant walk I thought I’d need a mental health day but the sun shining through my window at 5:30am not only woke me up but put a positive spin on things.  I’m good to keep walking. I had my luggage to deal with first. My knee still twinges so … Continue reading SWCP Day 49: Plymouth > Rame

Well, that was a horrible day. I was optimistic starting out - I knew it was going to rain but really, must there be gale force winds too? I set off in light rain at 7:45a, hoping for a head start on the heavy rain due between 9a and 10a. My rain jacket was steaming … Continue reading SWCP Day 48: Looe > Whitsand Bay Fort

This is Bank holiday Monday so the first ferry across the River Fowey wasn’t until 9am. A late start but at least there was time for breakfast, a very late 8:30a! When you wake up at 6am that’s a long wait. I’m walking 2 stages today, just under 8 miles and 2000’ elevation climb to … Continue reading SWCP Day 47: Fowey > Looe

I had to schedule a long hard day based on my accommodation choices for the next couple of days. Because a 17-18 mile day is beyond my present capabilities I’m going to chop off 4 miles of flatter, industrial walking in the middle by taking a bus. To accomplish all this I left at 6:50am; … Continue reading SWCP Day 46: Megavissey > Fowey

A few days ago today was scheduled to be a washout, instead it was grey with just a few moments of misty rain. Leaving Portloe back on the Path Always have to be vigilant, that’s a 4’ drop off The days walk in one snap: flat, bracken, forest, hills, cliffs, bluffs, headlands and grey skies … Continue reading SWCP Day 45: Veryan > Mevagissey

It was a late start for walking as I had to cross Falmouth harbor first. The earliest ferry to St. Mawes was at 8:30am, then I needed a second ferry at 9:15am over to Place. Not starting until 9:30a made me feel rushed most of the day. I knew there were lots of miles to … Continue reading SWCP Day 44: Falmouth > Veryan

Falmouth is a vibrant town, a great place for a rest day. It was pretty empty at 10am but the street slowly filled with locals and tourists alike. As mentioned before, Main Street goes on forever and has lots of eclectic shops and so many enticing restaurants: Ukrainian, vegetarian, tapas, Nepalese, coffeehouses, and of course … Continue reading SWCP Day 43: Falmouth