It rained all night and until late morning so I’m a bit worried about the state of the Path tomorrow. I hope I can fit all my ankle wrappings and my waterproof socks into my shoes. Yes, I will attempt to walk tomorrow! The bruising is more on my foot than my ankle so luckily … Continue reading SWCP Day 32: St. Ives

Morning view from room I started off for a short walk south on the Path in the direction of Hayle. It was a beautiful sunny morning which I’m afraid is the calm before the storm due tomorrow. The path hugged the coast around Portminster Beach then into a lovely green woodland. So peaceful with the … Continue reading SWCP Day 31: St. Ives

Had a bit of business to care of early this morning. I think the apartment I rented for the next 3 nights is a scam so had to deal with Booking.com to find a replacement. Also, because I no longer had a room reserved I couldn’t book my luggage transfer. Thankfully after 2 hours both … Continue reading SWCP Day 30: Portreath > Hayle

Welcome to Poldark country! The author Winston Graham lived in Perranporth for many years and obviously based his books on the surrounding landscape: rough cliffs, narrow coves, and old tin mines dominating the landscape. Just out of town the Path runs thru a quarry There’s evidence of mining everywhere too: air shafts, tailing piles, building … Continue reading SWCP Day 29: Perranporth > Portreath

Yay! Back on the Path! A slow but successful walk today. A little over 10 miles and no significant climbs so it was a good test of my shin splints recovery. I had left my big pack for Luggage Transfers to transport so I felt half naked carrying only water and a sandwich in my … Continue reading SWCP Day 28: Newquay – Perranporth

I don’t know the story behind these houses in Newquay harbor but they’ve got an amazing location! A quiet day in Newquay. I lingered over breakfast chatting to a bunch of American ladies here walking; a group of 6 women, and separately, another 2. Each group booked thru a trekking company which organized all their … Continue reading SWCP Day 27: Newquay

Today’s a Bank holiday for V-E Day so the streets were pretty quiet when I left at 10a with just a few shops open. Luckily Chough Bakery was so I got my cocktail (= small) traditional pasty to eat later. I quite liked Padstow, it’s a bit more upmarket than other seaside towns like Westward … Continue reading SWCP Day 26: Padstow – Newquay

Today was a slow travel day. I took the morning bus to Wadebridge, an inland market town on the Camel Estuary and also the transportation hub for the area. I had a 2 hour wait for my next bus so I strolled the High Street, chatted with some walkers from the Netherlands, and sat riverside for … Continue reading SWCP Day 25: Port Isaac > Padstow

Today was my Doc Martin Day! I slept in the Old Schoolhouse, watched Doc Martin on television, did a Doc Martin walking tour, and ate at Bert Large’s pub! Early morning view from outside my room of Port Isaac/Port Wenn the doc’s house Mrs. Tishell’s pharmacy is really a sweets shop Ruth’s house on left, … Continue reading SWCP Day 24: Port Isaac

Rest Day 2. I’ve made a recovery plan: rest. Not entirely original but I still have 2/3’s of my walk left and I want to complete as much as possible so I need to rest my injury for it to recover. So, with accommodation already booked and a good bus system in place, I’ll just … Continue reading SWCP Day 23: Tintagel > Port Isaac