The Toughest Walk on the South West Coast Path? Join me for another adventure on the Cornish coast. It’s July, the sun is relentless, and we’re enjoying Britain’s hottest summer since 1976. If you’re too young to remember it, the legendary Summer of ’76 brought melting roads, swarms of ladybirds, vinyl car seats hot enoughContinue reading “St Ives to Pendeen – South West Coast Path”
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Pendeen to Sennen – South West Coast Path
I love this section of the Cornish Coast Path, and today I’m taking you with me. My husband Jamie is playing cricket just a few miles from Pendeen Lighthouse, my starting point for the day, so I’ve packed my backpack with plenty of snacks for the nine-mile walk ahead. While I wouldn’t call myself anContinue reading “Pendeen to Sennen – South West Coast Path”
Marazion to Porthleven – South West Coast Path
Before we moved to Cornwall, we met a Cornishman on the coast path. Having shared our plans about moving to Cornwall from our home in Surrey, he said, “Only move after you’ve spent a winter here”. This winter I remembered his words!
Sennen to Lamorna – South West Coast Path
Hello everyone, and welcome to another blog in my series “Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path.” This time, you’re in for a real treat as we embark on a scenic walk from Sennen to Lamorna. It’s one of the most breathtaking walks I’ve ever experienced, even though it does present some challenges.
Wild, Lonely and Utterly Addictive: Cornwall in Winter
As all my readers know, I live in Cornwall, the furthest southwest county in England. For any new readers, you’re in for a virtual journey through the magnificence of this wonderful region. Living here allows me to experience the unique beauty of each season. Spring, with its abundance of wildflowers; the splendour of summer, withContinue reading “Wild, Lonely and Utterly Addictive: Cornwall in Winter”
Mullion Cove to Lizard Point – South West Coast Path
If you’d like to hear about rare Cornish choughs, a cuckoo, stunning wildflowers, breathtaking cliffs, daredevil cows, and the UK’s most photographed beach, join me for a walk from Mullion Cove to Lizard Point on a warm late June day.
Perranporth to Portreath – South West Coast Path
Hi everyone, I’m back with another enjoyable walk as part of my series “Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path”. This time, I’ll lead you from Perranporth to Portreath, stopping at my favourite places along the way. I’ve walked this route many times, particularly the stretch from St Agnes to Chapel Porth, since St Agnes isContinue reading “Perranporth to Portreath – South West Coast Path”
11 Irresistible Reasons to Walk the Cornish Coastal Path
Looking for a new adventure? Let me share why the Cornish Coast Path is such a fantastic choice, full of vivid, first-hand details from someone who has walked the walk in all seasons, yes, including Winter.
Bude to Crackington Haven – South West Coast Path
Jamie and I are walking the Cornish part of the South West Coastal Path. We still have a few sections left to complete, mostly the more challenging ones 😊. For me, hiking is my salvation as it helps me stay strong. Many years ago, I was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), withContinue reading “Bude to Crackington Haven – South West Coast Path”
Get Ready to Transform Your Life: The Unknown Benefits of Walking
When was the last time a walk changed your day? Perhaps it was a sunrise stroll through a forest or an urban adventure discovering hidden street art. Maybe it was a physical and mental endurance test in the mountains, where you experienced muscle fatigue and exertion, followed by a strong sense of accomplishment after theContinue reading “Get Ready to Transform Your Life: The Unknown Benefits of Walking”