Jeri’s Steps: 18,565
Miles walked: 6.73
Elevation: 662
Pints: 4
Churches: None
Stiles: 5
Benches:1
Wow it rained all night! About 5.30am the rain stopped so we were able to pack up in dry but misty conditions. The tent was very dry and warm and cozy.
Today’s walk was largely on top of the cliffs, on a good path through the heather with occasional views down to rocks and deserted beaches. Near Portreath we had two big descents and ascents at Carvannel Downs. Coming into Portreath we sat on the turf high above the town and had our lunch, cold pizza from last night’s Pizza boys. The sun came out and all was well with the world. Arriving at 1.00pm we were too early for our B&B so we lingered over a pint of cider near the harbour. Today being National Cream Tea day we decided to help the local economy by having one of those too, in a nice place called the Tide Line, run by a very friendly and chatty lady from Scotland. Our hostess at the Cliff House B&B has kindly offered to make us bacon sandwiches tomorrow!
Portreath 
Striding out 
Carvannel Downs 
Perserverance 
Western Cove 
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I’m tracking your every step.
That place resembles Port Isaac where Doc Martin lives. But not closely, if you look at the Port Isaac web page. Maybe every inlet town in Cornwall looks like that?
Will you be going to Port Isaac?
Alas we won’t go to Port Issac, in fact we only have four more days on the coast until we swing inland. Those inlets are everywhere! Beautiful and stunning to look at, but makes one breathless in a different way…
In the perseverance image it looks like there are two paths, one for uphill with steps and switchbacks and another for the downhill people that cut straight across.
Yes we see a lot of well travelled paths near the official path where too many people take shortcuts. In many places the National Trail people will close certain sections to heal that particular section. Views were stunning today, look for the blog entry soon!
Wait till you see Porthcothan almost at the end of your Monday walk, lovely sand dunes backing a superb coastal inlet, with very few houses just on the one side. And a great little cafe hiding right on the path.
Catching up on your first few days. Love the Cornish coast line and so relieved that the weather has been sort of kind to you. Those paths look challenging even when dry.
Looking at the pints drunk I am thinking the count is for both of you!
That’s a safe assumption Deb, although we are enjoying it by the pint!! The climbing has been challenging but until yesterday it’s only rained at night. We’ll give a weather update in this afternoons post.