Day 13 - Monday 22 May 2017
Port Isaac to Padstow (12.6 miles)
Breakfast at The Old School was a chaotic affair - poor old waitress was clearly overworked and under pressure. An eclectic mix of guests dined and we were the only Brits and we noticed that 4 of the Austrian Party were in to - apparently, like us they were also off to Padstow. Leaving Port Isaac we were greeted by overcast skies but this would improve later. For the first few miles we walked in the wake of the 16 strong Austrian female party who we eventually passed at Port Quin.
One thing we did notice throughout the walk is that when people see you walking along the path with large rucksacks and a cute dog in tow is that they want to chat - we spent many happy times actually talking to people - something in society that seems to be disappearing. So it was at Rumps where we got chatting to 4 people from London who were extremely interested in what we were doing - really nice people. Rumps and Pentire Point were just stunning.
Next stop was Polzeath - again very busy and it was here the weather brightened up and stayed sunny until Padstow. Reaching the ferry point at Rock we just managed to miss the boat however we sat in the sun for half an hour and waited for the next one to take us to Padstow. There is no getting away from it - Padstow in our opinion is an assault on the senses. Way too busy, litter everywhere and just not our thing. One bonus here is that Angie replaced her sunglasses for the princely sum of £1.99 and we were also able to top up on supplies.
We wandered over to our B&B which was a short walk from the ferry and dropped our gear off before eating out at The Shipwrights on the harbour. Had a pleasant chat with the Austrian ladies before going back to our room - to say it was small was an understatement. Poor old Fudge's bed was housed in the fire grate - at least we were able to turn on all amenities (including the shower) from the comfort of the bed. No toilet in the room - more about that tomorrow!
One thing we did notice throughout the walk is that when people see you walking along the path with large rucksacks and a cute dog in tow is that they want to chat - we spent many happy times actually talking to people - something in society that seems to be disappearing. So it was at Rumps where we got chatting to 4 people from London who were extremely interested in what we were doing - really nice people. Rumps and Pentire Point were just stunning.
Next stop was Polzeath - again very busy and it was here the weather brightened up and stayed sunny until Padstow. Reaching the ferry point at Rock we just managed to miss the boat however we sat in the sun for half an hour and waited for the next one to take us to Padstow. There is no getting away from it - Padstow in our opinion is an assault on the senses. Way too busy, litter everywhere and just not our thing. One bonus here is that Angie replaced her sunglasses for the princely sum of £1.99 and we were also able to top up on supplies.
We wandered over to our B&B which was a short walk from the ferry and dropped our gear off before eating out at The Shipwrights on the harbour. Had a pleasant chat with the Austrian ladies before going back to our room - to say it was small was an understatement. Poor old Fudge's bed was housed in the fire grate - at least we were able to turn on all amenities (including the shower) from the comfort of the bed. No toilet in the room - more about that tomorrow!
The harbour at Port Isaac
Another shot of the harbour - looks bit overcast today but it would improve later
Our bed for the night across the harbour - the church like building in the centre of shot
The Doc wasn't in but the people renting the cottage were - Fudge was after a walk on part as 'annoying dog"
Pine Haven & Varley Head
Fudge in a 'let's arse about whilst they are taking photographs' moment
First steep up & down at Pine Haven as we depart Port Isaac
Port Quin
Doyden Castle on Port Quin's headland - built around 1830 by Samuel Symons - it is now available for hire
The panoramic view stretching out towards The Rumps
Trevan Point
The collapsed sea cave of Lundy Hole
This was a lovely stretch as we head towards The Rumps - the rock to the right is The Mouls
Carnweather Point, Com Head, The Rumps and The Mouls
The Mouls and The Jubilee Queen which is based in Padstow
The twin-headland promontory known as The Rumps on Pentire Head - it is the site of an iron age fort
The Rumps from the west
Looking to Polzeath from Pentire Point
A Pentire Point panoramic
Polzeath
.. and a very pleasant 3 miles it was too
A Polzeath panoramic
Looking back to Pentire Point & The Mouls from Polzeath
Another cooling down session for Fudge in Daymer Bay
Angie keeps in touch with the outside world at Rock - the buzzing metropolis of Padstow awaits.
Fudge is in contemplative mood and is probably wondering how long it is until tea time
Fudge is in contemplative mood and is probably wondering how long it is until tea time
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The ferry at Rock
Yum, yum as we sample the local ale at The Shipwrights in Padstow
The Harbour at Padstow
The Austrian Ladies
Day 13 Data
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Mileage
Cumulative Mileage Time Cumulative Time Total Ascent Cumulative Ascent |
12.6 miles
178.6 miles 6 hrs 05 min 87 hrs 15 min 3293 ft 45176 ft |