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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…

Day 5 Holywell Bay to Newquay We’d had the best shower of the week at our stay in Holywell Bay, followed by a leisurely breakfast and late start of 9.45 am.  For once though, it wasn’t only me nursing my feet; Paul [“I love my boots and will get the exact same pair again when…

ST AGNES TO HOLYWELL BAY Everyone has to foster an interest once retired, and Paul is no exception.  He has managed to combine his love of spreadsheets and pubs to create a list of all Wetherspoon establishments in order to log whenever we visit a new one [don’t judge!].  There aren’t that many in Cornwall,…

PORTREATH TO ST AGNES You may recall I had been in a dismal state at the end of the previous day, but I’d improved a lot overnight.   My legs had recovered, but my toe was in poor shape, and the base of my foot was still uncomfortable.  I think I had discovered why though;…

PHILLACK TO PORTREATH Remember the song with the line about the mist rolling in from the sea?*  It’s not just a nice lyric, on this day’s walk, we literally saw it happening as we crossed an area just past Navax Point.  Incredibly atmospheric, though we weren’t experiencing the usual amazing views due to the thickness…