My start from Bude was slightly delayed by me leaving my GPS unit in a convenience store. Once reunited I set off along the river at Bude.The coast was cliffs and coves and easy walking.There was a large listening station which was quite photogenic with its satellite dishes and towers. When I reached it the…

As I made my way towards Bude the wind promptly started up and with some solid cliff work to do . I was mildly concerned. The wind blew stronger and this removed any concerns I had. It wasn’t the day to be on high cliffs so I followed the coast inland via the narrow Cornish…

As I make my way along the Southwest Coast Path I now have about 220 miles to go.I will be back at the Tudor Arms Slimbridge between 4 and 5pm on Sunday February 12th.These dates and times will obviously be dependent on my staying injury free and the weather being kind. I have built some…

Finally the weather seemed to be a shade less windy so I left Tintagel.The coast was as rough and rugged as the locals and promised me and showers and wind kept me on my toes.Boscastle scene of a famous flooding in 2004 looked quite peaceful today, but looking at the narrow channel of the river…

I decided to wait for the wind to drop before proceeding so had two days of enforced rest in Tintagel. Tintagel in winter is not the liveliest place in the world but it did have a laundry!The rain and wind continued.

The day started with strong winds and rain and even a breakfast box in St Isaacs didn’t raise my spirits. The wind continued to cause problems on the cliffs so in the spirit of personal safety I took an inland route rather than along the cliffs .I was glad I did as when I tried…

After some good natured banter with the locals , “Himalayas are that way mate “. I boarded the ferry at Padstow and was taken over the Camel to Rock.Breakfast at the Blue Oyster was a good start to the day and I set off heading North up the coast. Another showery and windy day beckoned…

The wind was blowing sea foam onto the coast as I set off giving the effect in places of a snow storm. I crossed Constantine beach where I came across a river which gave the optical illusion of flowing up hill!I finally rounded the head land at Trevose and got the wind behind me instead…

The day was forecast to be showery and so it proved. The beaches and coves around Newquay would be packed in summer but in January I got the chance to see them in their natural state. Due to the usual lack of signage on the coastal I ended up getting closer to an MOD training…

I decided on an early start to give me a chance of crossing the river Gillan at Newquay by the tidal bridge saving me an extra three miles walking.The beach at Perranporth was lovely in the sunrise light .Then it was long walk along the beach north of Perranporth before taking on more cliffs and…