Mevagissey - Charlestown I'd decided to stay at the Eden Project YHA on the off chance that I could spend a few hours there, but the day was full of distractions. First came a cream tea at Pentewan (because you really should buy something if you're going to use a café's loo) where I ran … Continue reading SWCP Day 44 – 7 Oct 2018

Boswinger - Mevagissey A wet and windy morning - perfect for a steep climb up an exposed headland! After The Lizard, Dodman Point is the next major south coast headland. When you're walking, you measure your progress against these landmarks, so climbing Dodman felt like a milestone. Skipping down the steep hill from Boswinger tightened … Continue reading SWCP Day 43 – 6 Oct 2018

Portscatho - Boswinger This day was always going to be long and hard. A 'strenuous' stretch of the path that had very few relieving flat sections. Plus, it was going to be unseasonably warm and humid, with a persistent haze. I have rarely experienced sultry weather in Britain, but I guess there's a first for … Continue reading SWCP Day 42 – 5 Oct 2018

Falmouth - Portscatho Low-lying cloud kept me a-bed longer than was wise, and getting around Pendennis Point was a bit of a rush before I hot-footed it to the ferry to St. Mawes. Pendennis Castle wasn’t remotely visible from the path, which was kind of a boring roadside walk. Rarely have I thought a bit … Continue reading SWCP Day 41 – 4 Oct 2018

Helford Passage - Falmouth Having stayed at a fab hotel to celebrate the half way point, I luxuriaterd in bed till all three sleep alarms had sounded, then lingered over breakfast with a newspaper. Good thing I had a short walk planned. Returning to Helford passage took a bit of willpower because there was a … Continue reading SWCP Day 40 – 3 Oct 2018

Coverack - Helford Passage A varied day... Waking to a heavy pancake of mist had me rolling over again in my little hostel bunk bed, so there really was no hope of an early start. Persistent cloud cover kept the day kind of dreary, but there was still lots to entertain. For instance, the pebble … Continue reading SWCP Day 39 – 2 Oct 3018

Church Cove - Coverack Here's a few pics of a marvellous day on the swcp... The best pastie I have ever eaten! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... Walked mostly with Maria the kiwi lady who handed out a free counselling session enroute. Go Maria! Stats: 29089 steps; 144 floors; 20.9 km

Mullion Cove - Lizard Point The Lizard had been high on my wishlist since I'd first conceived of doing this walk. Something about distant outposts on the edges of remote landscapes has always appealed. Did someone say "getaway"? Yep, that's my kinda place. The Lizard is the awesomely-named most southerly point in England. There's a … Continue reading SWCP Day 37 – 29 Sept 2018

Sydney Cove - Mullion Cove Slept 10 hours! Unbelievable! And in a tent, no less - that's what exhaustion will do for you 😉 Puffy-eyed, I packed up my tent as quickly as the morning dew would dry and I was on my way. Today would be 20+ km of 'strenuous' walking, and I was … Continue reading SWCP Day 36 – 28 Sept 2018

Penzance - Marazion Woken up waaay too early by an oblivious dorm mate, I was feeling gritty eyed and just all around blah. Last year I walked a half day between Marazion and Sydney Cove (on the way to Porthleven) before breaking away from the swcp and heading north-east to walk the Thames Path. So, … Continue reading SWCP Day 35 – 27 Sept 2018