Geocaches - 9
Walk Inspiration - Country Walking Magazine April 2014, Walk 1
This is the best walk I have completed this year. Well, at least since the last Cornish Coastal walk, from back in April.
We head out to Boscastle - 3.5 miles away from our cottage. We start at the Harbour Car Park right in the centre. From the drive in, we know just how steep the early ascent back up the hills will be. Add the mud, rain and hail into the mix and we have to question why we have left The Times and and an afternoon of Scrabble behind.
Uphill, before we hit the mud |
St Nectans Glen |
We are almost seduced by the hard sell of seeing their Waterfall. I say yes, until Mrs Mappiman points out there is a cost associated. £5.95 per adult? I'll use Google.
Much debate about whether natural wonders should be charged entry, as we follow the stream downhill. We do get a glimpse of the Waterfall. And I have £12 left for lunch.
At the foot of the Waterfall |
Rocky Valley |
Easily our favourite type of walking, even if I have to promise that Boscastle is just the other side of the every coastal rise.
Arriving at the Sea |
Ladies Arch - An EarthCache Ground Zero. |
At Last, Boscastle is in view |
The last half mile were completed in torrential rain, so Boscastle is a sight for sore eyes. We just need to make our minds up of which of the two pubs to dry off in.
The Cobwebb Inn looks a bit more down to earth.
A Rainy Return |
The Cobwebb Inn |
It near perfect. Quirky interior, with bottles hanging from the ceiling and every available wall space taken up with old photos / posters from the area. They also have the full range of Tintagel Ales - brewed just down the coast at a farmhouse above Trebarwith Strand. I use their Wi-Fi to see if they have a Brewery shop, sensing an export opportunity. We would love this in the Midlands.
Harbour Special today - managed to try them all during the weekend. |
Perfection would have been achieved if there was a log fire to dry off in front off. Instead, we make do with their fine fishfinger sandwiches.
Comes with salad and chips and cheaper than looking at a waterfall.
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