Hi everyone, I’m back with the next part of my Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path series. This time, I walk from Portreath to St Ives on a late-September day that feels almost perfect: clear blue skies, soft autumnal light, and a gentle breeze to keep me cool. The gorse still bears a few yellowContinue reading “Portreath to St Ives – South West Coast Path”
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Beyond Our Comfort Zone: Hiking in Gran Canaria
Jamie and I love to hike. We’d hiked in Andalucía, and we both agreed it had been the best holiday we’d ever taken. That made us slightly nervous about booking another walking holiday. What if it wasn’t as good? So, was it? Read on, and I’ll reveal all. An early flight meant a 3.30 amContinue reading “Beyond Our Comfort Zone: Hiking in Gran Canaria”
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 enoughContinue 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 anContinue reading “Pendeen to Sennen – South West Coast Path”
Cornwall’s Coast Path — a 30-day itinerary from Bude to Plymouth
Hello fellow walkers and hikers — I’m Andrea, a travel writer and blogger based in St Agnes in West Cornwall, where I spend much of my time exploring and documenting the magnificent Cornish coastline. If you’ve ever dreamed of walking the Cornwall section of the South West Coast Path, this guide is designed to helpContinue reading “Cornwall’s Coast Path — a 30-day itinerary from Bude to Plymouth”
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”
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”