11 September 2009 - Boscastle to Port Isaac
Distance - 13.75 miles
Weather - Sunny
We stayed at - Hathaway Bed & Breakfast, Roscarrock Hill, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3RG Cost - £80.00
We were looking forward to a relaxed breakfast and walk today, but forgot we were at the start of Luggage Transfers South West's pick-ups. In the middle of breakfast the courier arrived and we had to leave the table to quickly pack. We tend not to wear our walking gear to breakfast, so after quickly changing and rapidly stuffing everything into the rucksacks, the luggage was sent on its way. On arriving back in the dining room, unfortunately our table had been cleared, so the only thing for it was to check out and start off on our way.
The path beside the river, down to the harbour was beautiful and it was hard to think that just five years ago people lost their lives in that terrible flood, especially as the weather on this day was simply gorgeous.
The scenery on this stretch was stunning and we soon found ourselves looking back onto the white-washed building at Willapark. This was followed by a climb down to and out of Rocky Valley. After a while we were joined by more and more people on the SWCP, as we found ourselves on the outskirts of Tintagel Castle.
So far we had come across very few people on the coast path, but today there were lots and they were all daytrippers, who having arrived at Tintagel thought they would have a little walk on the coast path. They lined the track and weren't keen on letting us pass them. We used the facilities at the Castle Beach Cafe and jostled for a table outside, where we had a drink and an ice-cream. We were pleased though to leave this tourist trap and were soon on our way, passing by Tintagel Youth Hostel.
Out at sea there was one of the many Gull Rocks that we were to come across. Whilst on the cliff edge, we spotted a very impressive and prominent pinnacle of rock, which was apparently a by-product of slate quarrying. There was also a curious little building by the path at Trebarwith Strand, that seemed to serve no purpose other than look interesting. Once up the slope the other side of it, we sat and watched people basking on the rocks in the sun or running in and out of the water. Apart from the first couple of days, which were a bit overcast, we were really spoilt by the weather.
The toughest part of the day was at Jacket's Point, where there were lots of steps to climb on a steep slope beside a huge wedge shape eroded out of the rock of the cliff. I had to climb and pause several times, before I finally made it to the top! It was no hardship though, as there were always stunning views to look at.
Finally we walked into Port Isaac and immediately recognised it as Port Wenn from the TV programme Doc Martin. It was an attractive place and we found a really nice restaurant, where we sat outside to eat our dinner. The main highlight throughout, being watching the passage of the traffic down the narrow little streets. Our B&B was lovely and had great views over the harbour. Alistair stood outside for ages trying to get arty shots, but unfortunately there was a big floodlight on the other side of the harbour, which rather put pay to that.
Weather - Sunny
We stayed at - Hathaway Bed & Breakfast, Roscarrock Hill, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3RG Cost - £80.00
The path beside the river, down to the harbour was beautiful and it was hard to think that just five years ago people lost their lives in that terrible flood, especially as the weather on this day was simply gorgeous.
The scenery on this stretch was stunning and we soon found ourselves looking back onto the white-washed building at Willapark. This was followed by a climb down to and out of Rocky Valley. After a while we were joined by more and more people on the SWCP, as we found ourselves on the outskirts of Tintagel Castle.
So far we had come across very few people on the coast path, but today there were lots and they were all daytrippers, who having arrived at Tintagel thought they would have a little walk on the coast path. They lined the track and weren't keen on letting us pass them. We used the facilities at the Castle Beach Cafe and jostled for a table outside, where we had a drink and an ice-cream. We were pleased though to leave this tourist trap and were soon on our way, passing by Tintagel Youth Hostel.
Out at sea there was one of the many Gull Rocks that we were to come across. Whilst on the cliff edge, we spotted a very impressive and prominent pinnacle of rock, which was apparently a by-product of slate quarrying. There was also a curious little building by the path at Trebarwith Strand, that seemed to serve no purpose other than look interesting. Once up the slope the other side of it, we sat and watched people basking on the rocks in the sun or running in and out of the water. Apart from the first couple of days, which were a bit overcast, we were really spoilt by the weather.
The toughest part of the day was at Jacket's Point, where there were lots of steps to climb on a steep slope beside a huge wedge shape eroded out of the rock of the cliff. I had to climb and pause several times, before I finally made it to the top! It was no hardship though, as there were always stunning views to look at.Finally we walked into Port Isaac and immediately recognised it as Port Wenn from the TV programme Doc Martin. It was an attractive place and we found a really nice restaurant, where we sat outside to eat our dinner. The main highlight throughout, being watching the passage of the traffic down the narrow little streets. Our B&B was lovely and had great views over the harbour. Alistair stood outside for ages trying to get arty shots, but unfortunately there was a big floodlight on the other side of the harbour, which rather put pay to that.
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