Wellness Day 4

Posted by Aiddy on Thu 03 November 2022

North Cornwall Coast Walk

Day 4 plan, grab the bus to Porthcothan, because, and then walk back home. Estimated distance 20 km.

North Cornwall Coast Walk

North Cornwall Coast Walk

I decided to ride on the top deck of the bus to enjoy the amazing above-the-hedgerow views.

North Cornwall Coast Walk

The vista across Harlyn sands was particularly impressive.

North Cornwall Coast Walk

The bus stops right by the closed Porthcothan Cafe. A November theme emerges: The closed cafes of Cornwall.

North Cornwall Coast Walk

A quick pause to take note of the notes.

North Cornwall Coast Walk

The beach at Porthcothan.

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Also in monochrome.

Porthcothan

And a profile, also in monochrome, where you can see that the surf was very, very, surfy.

Avoiding the squalls, walking from Porthcothan to Fox Cove

Heading north to Constantine (past the Minnows and Fox Cove) the views south were dramatic, with squalls wandering inland from the ocean.

North Cornwall Coast Walk

North Cornwall Coast Walk

All the way ominous rain clouds lurked behind me.

Trevose Head

With big seas contributing some drama to the lighthouse view from Dinas Head.

Maybe Stein's family home

But it stayed dry and sunny in places past (possibly) Stein's family home...

Harlyn Surf's Up

...and round past Harlyn bay (where the surf was up compared to Tuesday)

North Cornwall Coast Walk

But the rain caught me at Stepper Point, although fortunately the day mark tower saved me from the worst of it.

North Cornwall Coast Walk

North Cornwall Coast Walk

The home stretch was familar growth, through Hawker's Cove and the path back to the memorial.

North Cornwall Coast Walk

I lovely walk, with views and weather! The south west coast path is pretty awesome, with the only disappointing bit being this nicely fenced section near Mother Ivy's Bay holiday park. Total 22.82km in 4h03m.

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