Day 29 - Wednesday 7 June 2017
Veryan to Mevagissey (13.4 miles)
As B&B's go, Broom Parc had it all. The house was the setting for the popular TV series "The Camomile Lawn" and Lindsay told us all about how the series was filmed - she and the family were all extras but had to vacate the house for 3 months whilst filming took place. It was a really interesting stay and it would be nice to return at some stage and explore the area more. We were off to Mevagissey today and the weather was overcast as we said goodbye to our hosts. We would have some sunny spells later however drizzle and winds were on & off for the most part today.
Our legs felt heavy today as we left Broom Parc - we did not fancy walking down to meet the path as that section yesterday was very overgrown therefore we walked to Portloe via the road. From Portloe we were passed by a couple who had a holiday cottage in Veryan - we met them again a bit further along the path and had a chat. Leaving them resting up, we headed for East Portholland and stopped at Pebbles Cafe for a pre-arranged meet up with Jane and her Working Cocker Bramble. They very kindly gave us Tea & Chocolate and we sat outside chatting when we were joined by the Veryan couple.
At Porthluney Cove there is an excellent cafe and we therefore stopped for lunch - here we met Jennie, Alan & Benji from Dursley who very kindly gave us £5 for Spaniel Aid. We then pressed on and the remainder of the walk was over undulating terrain however we made good progress in the murk with a nice passage through Gorran Haven. Once we passed through Portmellon we were at last in Mevagissey and before checking in we topped up with supplies from Boots and the local shop. Just as we arrived at The Old Parsonage the rain started and we were ushered inside by our host Izzy. The remainder of the evening was spent drying out a bit of kit, catching up on admin and a Carpet Picnic for supper.
Our legs felt heavy today as we left Broom Parc - we did not fancy walking down to meet the path as that section yesterday was very overgrown therefore we walked to Portloe via the road. From Portloe we were passed by a couple who had a holiday cottage in Veryan - we met them again a bit further along the path and had a chat. Leaving them resting up, we headed for East Portholland and stopped at Pebbles Cafe for a pre-arranged meet up with Jane and her Working Cocker Bramble. They very kindly gave us Tea & Chocolate and we sat outside chatting when we were joined by the Veryan couple.
At Porthluney Cove there is an excellent cafe and we therefore stopped for lunch - here we met Jennie, Alan & Benji from Dursley who very kindly gave us £5 for Spaniel Aid. We then pressed on and the remainder of the walk was over undulating terrain however we made good progress in the murk with a nice passage through Gorran Haven. Once we passed through Portmellon we were at last in Mevagissey and before checking in we topped up with supplies from Boots and the local shop. Just as we arrived at The Old Parsonage the rain started and we were ushered inside by our host Izzy. The remainder of the evening was spent drying out a bit of kit, catching up on admin and a Carpet Picnic for supper.
We did not fancy revisiting the overgrown path from Broom Parc therefore took our chance on the quiet country lane into Portloe instead
A bit early for a swift half in Portloe
The path out of Portloe - and an upside down Acorn
Portloe
The old coastguard hut near Portloe - used as such in a scene in The Camomile Lawn
Heading for East Portholland
Jane & Bramble at East Portholland - I think Fudge is in love
The former Coastguard Lookout on the Caerhays Estate near Porthluney Cove - licensed for weddings don't you know
Caerhays Castle
The excellent Beach Cafe at Porthluney Cove
Jennie, Alan & Benji - I can't remember the name of the Border Terrorist!
Waiting for food at Porthluney Cove - it was worth waiting for
Looking back to Porthluney Cove & Caerhays Castle
The signpost at the beach above the village of Penare - Dodman Point next for us
This lot did not bat an eyelid as we weaved our way in & out of them
The Granite Cross on Dodman Point - erected to help protect shipping from this headland
It was a long old day today - still a fair way to go as well
Approaching Gorran Haven
Gorran Haven
This was a particularly scary one
At last - Mevagissey
Not too PC here apparently
Heading down into Mevagissey
Day 29 Data
Mileage
Cumulative Mileage
Time
Cumulative Time
Total Ascent
Cumulative Ascent
Cumulative Mileage
Time
Cumulative Time
Total Ascent
Cumulative Ascent
13.4 miles
382.2 miles
7 hrs 45 mins
188 hrs
3047 ft
88415 ft
382.2 miles
7 hrs 45 mins
188 hrs
3047 ft
88415 ft