Cornwall, my home Hello and welcome to my blog. I’ve always been good at filling the silence. In fact, as it happens, when I’m nervous, I can be remarkably good at it. Put me in a room with people I don’t know, and I can suddenly find myself talking before my brain has caught up.ContinueContinue reading “The Power of Silence”
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Newquay to Perranporth South West Coastal Path
Join me for a scenic walk along the South West Coast Path
St Ives to Pendeen – South West Coast Path
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 enoughContinueContinue reading “St Ives to Pendeen – South West Coast Path”
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 anContinueContinue 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! We do get “mizzle” here, and I love it when the Cornish sayContinueContinue reading “Marazion to Porthleven – South West Coast Path”
Sennen to Lamorna – South West Coast Path
Song of the Sea 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 someContinueContinue reading “Sennen to Lamorna – South West Coast Path”
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, withContinueContinue reading “Wild, Lonely and Utterly Addictive: Cornwall in Winter”
Mullion Cove to Lizard Point – South West Coast Path
Kynance Cove 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. As part of our adventures hiking the entire Cornish coastal path, my husbandContinueContinue reading “Mullion Cove to Lizard Point – South West Coast Path”
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 isContinueContinue 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. Let’s start with some practical facts. The Cornish Coast Path stretches over 300 miles (480 km), winding along England’sContinueContinue reading “11 Irresistible Reasons to Walk the Cornish Coastal Path”