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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…

ST IVES TO PHILLACK It was something of a marathon just getting to St Ives; although the car journey to Newquay was straightforward and we parked up in the same car park as last time, the bus travel was a bit fraught!  It was a 2 minute walk to the station where we were expecting…

CONSTANTINE BAY TO MAWGAN PORTH I wouldn’t usually post again so soon [don’t want you to feel inundated!] but this one will bring you bang up to date before we head off again tomorrow. Enjoy… Most of you will know that I am horse mad, and have small shares in a couple of racehorses [bear…

DAY 4 POLZEATH TO PADSTOW We only had a short distance to travel today, because our destination, Padstow, was a convenient place to stay over, but our lie in was foiled by Luggage Transfers who texted to say they’d collect the suitcase at nine o’clock!  Paul took it down to reception, but we did linger…

DAYS 1-3 NEWQUAY, PORT ISAAC TO POLZEATH “Oh no, I’ve done it again!” exclaimed Paul, rummaging through the suitcase as we settled in to our hotel in Newquay.  I knew exactly what he meant.  Last year, when we were away for a weekend, he forgot to pack any underpants and just made do with the…

DAY 7 BABBACOMBE TO HOLCOMBE What do you do when there’s a river to cross and no sign of the ferry?  Go to the pub, of course! Following our two easier days, conditions had toughened up, and our legs were beginning to feel the effects, so we had a well deserved alcohol boost and rest…

Day 5 BRIXHAM TO PAIGNTON Despite staying close to a church whose bells tolled throughout the night, we both had a good night’s sleep [not surprising, considering the previous day’s exertions].  But our feet had taken a bashing,  so needed a little repair work first thing.  I have something of an aversion to (other people’s)…