Today's distance walked - approx 21.2 kms (13.2 miles). Ascent - approx 661m (2169 ft). It was a very windy night on my little clifftop position. The tent was flapping wildly and I had to…
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SWCP Day 27. Polperro to Trethill Cliffs, beyond Portwrinkle
Today's distance walked - approx 20.4 kms (12.1 miles). Ascent - approx 835m (2739 ft). I had an amazing sleep on my feather pillow in my wonderful bed! I woke at 8.15am (!) and made…
SWCP Day 26. Polruan to Polperro
Today's distance walked - approx 11.4 kms (7.1miles). Ascent - approx 591m (1939ft). I woke up early to thick fog and a tent wet with dew. I left the campsite at 7am and by the…
SWCP Day 25. Carlyon Bay to Polruan
Today's distance walked - approx 14 kms (8.6 miles). Ascent - approx 445m (1460 ft). I woke at 6am this morning and took my breakfast equipment to the (indoor/outddoor) lounge as it was spitting with…
SWCP Day 24. Black Rock, Porthlune Cove to Carlyon Bay
Today's distance walked - approx 31 kms (19 miles). Ascent - approx 1308m (4291 ft). I had a terrible nights sleep on my wild camp spot. I was on a huge slope, and no matter…
SWCP Day 23. Falmouth to Black Rock, Porthlune Cove
Today's distance walked - approx 26kms (16 miles). Ascent - approx 1207m (3959 ft). I woke early after a disturbed night's sleep. Because I haven't drunk alcohol in ages I forgot how it deregulates my…
SWCP Day 22. Maenporth to Falmouth
Today's distance walked - approx 7 kms (4.3 miles). Ascent - approx 200m (656 ft). I woke at 4.30am to rumblings of thunder. I lay awake until 5.30 then packed up the tent before the…
SWCP Day 21. Pedn-Myin, Coverack to Maenporth
Today's distance walked - approx 29 kms (18 miles). Ascent - approx 1000m (3280ft). A gusty breeze shook me awake at 4.30am this morning, so I luxuriated in bed for another hour or so before…
SWCP Day 20. Predannack Head to Pedn Myin, Coverack.
Today's distance walked - approx 28 kms (17.3 miles). Ascent - approx 1000m (3280ft). I started the day today with a coffee and a piece of incredible banana cake with cream cheese icing, bought from…
SWCP Day 19. Marazion to Predannack Head
Today's distance walked - approx 30 kms (18.6 miles). Ascent - approx 922m (3025 ft) I left the campsite at 6.40am this morning. It was another gloriously sunny day with a little bit of breeze…