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DAY 3 CLOVELLY TO TITCHBERRY Most walkers would spend this day going all the way to Hartland Quay, but we know our limitations, so had spent some time seeking out a place to stay around half way.  Paul had found a farm a short distance inland offering a shepherd’s pod.  As it was fairly isolated…

DAY 1 WESTWARD HO! TO HORNS CROSS It’s summer 2025, and we chose this time of year to tackle a stretch which incorporates one of the most notorious sections of the Path, Hartland Quay to Bude, (more on that as we get to it) as it is much easier to rest on a fine day…

DAY 7 COVERACK TO PORTHALLOW There is nothing worse than looking on the map to see a beach cafe marked, anticipating refreshment, yet arriving to a closed building!  It was particularly galling on this occasion, as we had arrived at our destination [Porthallow] early, way ahead of check in time, slightly damp and getting colder…

DAY 5 LIZARD TO CADGWITH COVE “There’s no such thing as an easy day on the coast path; just a less hard day.”  I felt I had to quote this little gem from my voice memo word for word!  I think it was because in earlier voice notes I had used the word “leisurely” repeatedly,…

DAY 3 PORTHLEVEN TO MULLION One of the most well known journeys along the coast path is that outlined by Raynor Winn in her memoir The Salt Path, but following recent controversy regarding its veracity, it seems an appropriate moment for me to take stock and consider the whys and wherefores of our own series…

DAY 1 PENZANCE TO PERRANUTHNOE Who knew that simply finding a car park could be the trickiest part of our journey along the SWCP?  Our drive to Falmouth had been smooth sailing, but as we approached the town, the satnav took us off into a residential area away from the coastline where the parking was…

DAY 5 TREEN TO MOUSEHOLE Our destination today was the charming fishing village of Mousehole, [for those unfamiliar with Cornwall, it’s pronounced Mowzul] but first we had to negotiate our way back to the coast from Treen;  I confess we didn’t strictly retrace our previous day’s route [sorry we missed you, Cribba Head] but aimed…

DAY 3 ST JUST TO SENNEN The vagaries of the British weather threw us another curveball today, dawning misty, moist and muggy.  As we made our way back to the Path, we passed a hedgerow covered in cobwebs, glistening with dew, and the ruins of mine works had an eerie quality as they emerged from…

DAY 2 ZENNOR TO PENDEEN Now, before I dive into this tale of misery, I think it’s worthwhile to assert that we have a really enjoyable time most days.  Of course, it’s not a stroll in the park, it wouldn’t be a challenge if it were!  But being outside, appreciating the stunning scenery whilst getting…

DAY 1 ST IVES TO ZENNOR The next two days walking would see us cover one of the most notorious sections of the Path.  It was difficult to see why at first glance; neither the distances nor the elevations seemed too severe compared to other parts.  The challenge appeared to lay in the terrain, so…