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Julie goes walking...

On 13th May 2017 I am heading down to Minehead, Somerset to embark on the epic 630 mile walk that is the South West Coast Path, finishing some eight weeks later in Pool, Dorset. Throughout the journey I will post photos, experiences, thoughts and anything else that takes my fancy. Please feel free to dip in and see where I am and how I am getting on.

This is my life for the next 8weeks ....

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Mevagissey to Carlyon Bay

June 25, 2017

This blog relates to Friday. It was an early start for us, we needed to have tents packed, ready to catch the 8.15am bus from Gerrans to St Austell, then a transfer to the charming Charlestown (Poldark Central) and Carlyon Bay campsite. Another bus ride which winds its way down single track roads to sleepy villages where no one catches the bus! An early start meant that we arrived in St Austell (or better known to locals as St Awful) train/bus station by 9.30. At this point i must record how impressed Sarah is/was by the train station: a one stop shop. Sarah was able to purchase a train ticket for tomorrows (Saturdays) return journey to Cambridge (she thought the ticket office lady was very helpful). We were able to gather an awful lot of information from a helpful tourist information lady (and charge my mobile), and finally have a cuppa tea and toast. Another bus journey and a bit of walking (about a mile with the rucksack: Sue you would be proud, i only moaned a litt...

Helford Passage to Falmouth: sought of!

June 19, 2017

This blog relates to Monday. Another hot day (not as hot as the East), so rather than a route march we walked from the camp site, along the coast path to the Helford Estuary. Despite it only being about 5 miles, my legs were sluggish, i found it hard work: blazing sun, heat and little breeze doesn't work well for me. Anyway it was a lovely walk and on another occassion: easy. We went from beach to narrow enclosed paths, open meadows, small coves, woodland, see views... and then the beautiful Helford estuary. With Todays weather the estuary had a Riviera look and feel about it. Little boats anchored off shore, sailing boats and canoes where out: just stunning!! After sitting outside a very nice pub for a while we 'snuck' into Trebah Gardens: Trebah is a sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop. It is very steep, lush valley leading to its own private beach; the vista took my breath away: stunning, stunning, stunning! Its been a lovely day: a bit of coa...

Constantine Bay to Mawgan Porth

May 30, 2017

What a beautiful day its been. The morning started off overcast, but by the time we got going, caught the bus and arrived at Constantine Bay the sun was breaking through the clouds. From then on the weather was perfect for walking: sun (not to hot) and a constant breeze. The weather made the views exceptional today. The photo's don't do it justice but the colour of the sea is amazing: so many different colour blues. Every bay (and there is many), has golden sand, abundance of space, rock pools (some large enough to use as a small swimming pool), and the sea is enticing (no dipping yet). Some of the smaller bays (harder to access) are exclusive to just a few people. Colin has been astounded by the sheer beauty of the coastline: the clicking of the camera is constant. I'll say it again: these views, beaches and sea (and for the moment, the weather) could compete with the beaches in the world (including OZ). The terrain was mostly level: easy walking. We covered about 8 m...