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Wednesday, 15 July 2020

The Camel Trail - Wadebridge to Padstow

The Camel Trail - Wadebridge to PadstowA short section of The Camel Trail route that follows the former North Cornwall Railway trackbed. This doubles up as both a cyclepath and a walkway making it suitable to virtually anyone of average fitness. The scenery is glorious as the track winds its way along...

Saturday, 7 December 2019

South West Coast Path - Porthcothan to Padstow

An 13.5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Porthcothan and Padstow A moderate walk by South West Coastpath standards and even with a misty morning it is nonetheless spectacular. The walk includes Harlyn Bay and Mother Iveys Cottage, which is the source of a local legend of a cursed field....

Sunday, 19 July 2020

South West Coast Path - Rock To Polzeath

Short walk from Rock ferry to Polzeath along the Camel EstuaryA short section of the South West Coast Path that can be undertaken either as part of a more extensive hike or merely as a return ramble from Polzeath and across to Padstow. Fairly easy by SWCP standards and stunning scenery as is always...

Saturday, 29 December 2018

South West Coast Path - Newquay to Porthcothan

An 10.5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Newquay and Porthcothan This section of the South West Coast Path provides typical picture postcard images of Cornwall in its full glory over a terrain that is not too demanding for the average walker. With stories of Mermaids and Giants there...

Thursday, 10 January 2019

South West Coast Path - Hartland to Bude

An 19 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Hartland to BudeThe section from Hartland to Bude is the most challenging part of the whole South West Coast Path. There are ten deep valleys to cross which seem unrelenting but the reward is some of the most spectacular scenery of the whole trail....

Thursday, 16 July 2020

Bodmin Steam Railway Walk

Route that connects the stations of Boscarne Junction and Bodmin GeneralA walk along the steam railway between Boscarne Junction and Bodmin General. Althoguh the path does not exclusively follow the railway it is nonetheless a pleasant walk for most of the distance with the attractions of the busy steam...

Wednesday, 5 December 2018

South West Coast Path - Tintagel to Port Isaac

An 9 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Tintagel and Port Isaac Very much a demanding and challenging walk that is not for the casual walker. Despite the strenuous terrain, the scenery is magnificent and there is a true sense of achievement by the end of the hike that makes the pint...

Saturday, 7 December 2019

South West Coast Path - Port Isaac to Polzeath

An 9 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Port Isaac and Polzeath A stunning walk that is not too challenging. It starts at the picturesque village of Port Isaac before winding its way past Port Quin and around the Rumps headland and Pentire Point before descending to the surfing Mecca...

Sunday, 19 July 2020

St Enodoc's Church, Trebetherick

Short walk to St Endocs Church, buried in the sands of the coastal area close to PolzeathThe church of St Endoc is located in the coastal area close to the coast path alongside the Camel estuary. The church was buried in the shifting sands for some 300 years, being unearthed in the 19th century. Whether...

Wednesday, 22 July 2020

Polzeath to Pentire Point Circular Walk

Short circular walk around the headland that fronts PozeathAn awesome wander around Pentire Point from the village of Polzeath. This is a must for anyone who visits this classic piece of Cornish coastline. A few challenges but nothing that an average walker can mus...

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