Princeton, Sunday, June 9, 2024 Sue and I set out on our first walk on the Southwest Coast Path almost six years ago; we walked almost 100 miles around the end of Cornwall, from St. Ives to Coverack…and we thought we would be doing this every year until we had finished all 630 miles ofContinue reading “Return to the Path”
Category Archives: Cornwall Coastal Path 2024
Travel Day
Princeton and London, June 10, 2024 Early start to make the day flight: out of the house at 5 AM, car park by six, and in the terminal by 6:30. We had the best flight on United that we’ve had for a very long time. Comfortable seats, plenty of legroom and, best of all, weContinue reading “Travel Day”
Rolling through the English Countryside
London and Falmouth, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Although we’ve had the occasional hiccup with the British rail system in the past, today’s journey was flawless. Our Great Western Railway train was very comfortable, and ran on time thoughout the long journey to Cornwall. We did have to change trains twice, one at Plymouth and againContinue reading “Rolling through the English Countryside”
Gary Smiles!
Falmouth to Portscathow, 8.7 miles, Wednesday, June 12, 2014 We started the day with an excellent breakfast at the hotel; the kitchen is to be recommended! After a bit of scurrying about to find an ATM, er, Cash Point, and get some water for Sue, we were aboard the ferry across the harbor to SaintContinue reading “Gary Smiles!”
Stormy Thursday: Wild Weather on the Path
Portscathow to Portloe, 9.3 miles; 18 miles so far, Thursday, June 13, 2024 We all survived the toughest day of walking any of us can remember: intermittently driving rain, much of it horizontal, and strong wind, with gusts around 50 miles an hour. Here, as an appetizer, a couple of videos courtesy of Sue. WeContinue reading “Stormy Thursday: Wild Weather on the Path”
Walking and then Swimming to Mevagissey
Portloe and Mevagissey, 13.2 miles; 31.2 so far, Friday, June 14, 2024 We started what would be a very long day with a very early, but excellent breakfast at the Lugger Hotel. Here’s the team smiling like they didn’t know what they were in for. We were soon underway, rising onto the cliff that hemsContinue reading “Walking and then Swimming to Mevagissey”
Death by Cliff
Mevagissey to Charlestown, 9.9 miles, 41.1 so far, June 15, 2024 Mevagissey was pretty much shut down in the early morning; we fetched coffee, pastys, and pastries from a little standup bakery and ate them in the drizzle by the harbor. Much better than it sounds! And we finally found a cash machine that acceptedContinue reading “Death by Cliff”
LSD (Long Slow Distance)
Charlestown to Fowey, 12.9 miles, 54 miles so far, Sunday, June 16, 2024 Breakfast service at the Rashleigh Arms was almost as slow as dinner service, but the food was decent. We were soon climbing out of the harbor; as we crested the hill, we found ourselves walking along a golf course. The weather wasContinue reading “LSD (Long Slow Distance)”
Vertigo!
Fowey to Talland Bay, 8.9 miles, 62.9 so far, Monday, June 17, 2024 The day started well, with a good breakfast at the hotel (although the hotel staff needed some computer training; our bills were a mess). The little ferry across the harbor to Polruan is charming. We were lucky to get aboard: capacity isContinue reading “Vertigo!”
Last Leg(s)
Talland Bay, Looe, and Plymouth, 7.5 miles, 70.4 total for the walk. Tuesday June 18, 2024 We went separate ways, briefly, after the typical filling British breakfast. David had injured his leg before the start of the trip, and in typical Gonzo Bradley fashion, he had tried to walk it off…for 70-odd miles. So discretionContinue reading “Last Leg(s)”