Day 26 - Sunday 4 June 2017
The Lizard to Porthallow (16.3 miles)
What a lovely stay at Hellarcher Farm. Jenny our host was an absolute delight - super breakfast and she even packed us off with a small parcel of food and a Bonio for Fudge. The rain was beating down as we ate Breakfast therefore we held off leaving until 1000 when the rain stopped - the remainder of the day was a mixed bag with overcast and humid conditions early on followed by sunny spells in the afternoon. From Lizard the path was a little tricky underfoot as the rain had turned the terrain to mud therefore we took our time on this up and down enclosed section. Met Chris & his son Jason at the cafe at Cadgwith Cove - brief chat then we popped next door to the pub for a drink.
At Kennack Sands we bought 2 x Anne's Pasties (she also has a shop in Lizard) and ate them on the beach. Amusement was provided by 2 Canadians who were deciding which direction to go in from the beach - we met these two later in Charlestown and Fowey where they were staying in the same B&B as us - a lovely couple. Further along we followed the path down to Porthbeer Cove - an extremely tricky descent and with hindsight we should have taken the path to Coverack via Sculpture Park but purist tendencies meant following the path to the letter.
Coverack was lovely and we lingered for a while and when exiting the village we were hit by a half mile boggy section. At Lowland Point we sat on the rocks and watched a Seal playing about - he knew we were there and gave us a show for a good 15 minutes. Then began a long trudge to Porthallow via the quarry and the village of Porthoustock. Arrived in Porthallow to be greeted by the half way marker and as the weather was extremely pleasant I left Angie at The Five Pilchards whilst I took our gear up to the B&B at Gallen Treath to check in. Really lovely meal at the pub and a great nights sleep at the B&B - half way now!!
At Kennack Sands we bought 2 x Anne's Pasties (she also has a shop in Lizard) and ate them on the beach. Amusement was provided by 2 Canadians who were deciding which direction to go in from the beach - we met these two later in Charlestown and Fowey where they were staying in the same B&B as us - a lovely couple. Further along we followed the path down to Porthbeer Cove - an extremely tricky descent and with hindsight we should have taken the path to Coverack via Sculpture Park but purist tendencies meant following the path to the letter.
Coverack was lovely and we lingered for a while and when exiting the village we were hit by a half mile boggy section. At Lowland Point we sat on the rocks and watched a Seal playing about - he knew we were there and gave us a show for a good 15 minutes. Then began a long trudge to Porthallow via the quarry and the village of Porthoustock. Arrived in Porthallow to be greeted by the half way marker and as the weather was extremely pleasant I left Angie at The Five Pilchards whilst I took our gear up to the B&B at Gallen Treath to check in. Really lovely meal at the pub and a great nights sleep at the B&B - half way now!!
An interesting Cruet set at Hellarcher Farm
Lizard Point
Another look at the impressive lighthouse at Lizard Point
The path passes below The Housel Bay Hotel at Lizard
The former Wireless Station at Bass Point - as of May 2017 it was on sale for £750,000
The Memorial above the new RNLI Station at Kilcobben Cove.
The memorial remembers the crew of the coaster Ardgarry - she was making her way to Rouen in France from Swansea and was loaded with coal when she got into difficulty three miles south west of the Lands End. The wind was gusting to force 11 when the 600 tonne ship capsized. The Lizard lifeboat was launched and searched in vain for 14 hours before being forced home by the bad weather. The wreck of the Ardgarry lay hidden until 2012 when divers discovered the vessel and her bell.
12 men on board lost their lives and were never found.
The memorial remembers the crew of the coaster Ardgarry - she was making her way to Rouen in France from Swansea and was loaded with coal when she got into difficulty three miles south west of the Lands End. The wind was gusting to force 11 when the 600 tonne ship capsized. The Lizard lifeboat was launched and searched in vain for 14 hours before being forced home by the bad weather. The wreck of the Ardgarry lay hidden until 2012 when divers discovered the vessel and her bell.
12 men on board lost their lives and were never found.
The RNLI Station at Kilcobben Cove
The Devil's Frying Pan near Cadgwith Cove - a deep hole with a very narrow land bridge.
The path has now been diverted here - please check your route before you walk this section
The path has now been diverted here - please check your route before you walk this section
The NT sign which highlights the way to The Devil's Frying Pan
A very pleasant stop in Cadgwith Cove
Cadgwith Cove
The lovely wooden bridge above Carleon Cove
The way mark sign near Kennack Sands
Kennack Sands
Eating my "Anne's Pastie" at Kennack Sands - as usual I had an audience
"Yeah but what else do they do Dad?"
The Old Lookout at Black Head - oh and a really nice building
Chynhalls Point Cliff Fort
The steep and difficult descent into Porthbeer Cove.
It probably would have been wiser to take the left fork signposted "Sculpture Park" which rejoins the SWCP above Perprean Cove
It probably would have been wiser to take the left fork signposted "Sculpture Park" which rejoins the SWCP above Perprean Cove
Approaching Coverack
The quaint harbour at Coverack
Coverack
This fellow definitely knew were watching him - he put on a 15 minute show for us
The stony foreshore at Lowland Point
Once through the quarry we arrived at the lovely Godrevy Cove
Clearly the people of Porthoustock have a sense of humour.....
..... and strong political views........
...... and don't give a toss about sexism
Passing Fat Apples Cafe near Porthallow
It had been a long day but we were here - shocking spelling on the sign by the way
The South West Coast Path official half way point at Porthallow
The landward side of the half way marker seen here has a poem engraved on it called 'Fading Voices’ consisting of words and phrases gathered together in workshops to represent the voices of Porthallow. The sea-facing side is engraved with the names of local flora and fauna.
We had a lovely meal here at the pub in Porthallow
Day 26 Data
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Mileage
Cumulative Mileage Time Cumulative Time Total Ascent Cumulative Ascent |
16.3 miles
336.8 miles 7 hrs 50 mins 164 hrs 15 mins 3736 ft 78404 ft |