In a week of pretty walks, the prettiest
Rather a special walk this.
We start at Penrose - a National Trust House and Gardens and follow excellent paths alongside Cornwall's largest freshwater lake to the sea.
We actually have a choice of walks now. Head South for a Good Beer Guide Tick or head North for the previously unexplored town of Porthleven. The sun is shining, we are on holiday so the correct decision has to be to do both.
This enthusiasm is rewarded by the drinking gods. It's 11:15 when we arrive at the tiny fishing port of Gunwalloe. Mrs M thinks I am lying twice. Once, when I say the Halzephron is an 11am opener and twice when I say its just a quarter mile further up the lane.
An honour to be the first patrons of the day at this ancient smugglers pub. If you want to read about tunnels and attempts to recover Spanish fortunes, head here.
A straightforward coast walk, crossing the Loe Bar for a 2nd time and into Porthleven. A picture perfect Cornish fishing village, with tourist throngs taking advantage of the chippy and the pasty shop.
An Adventure Lab Cache takes us to 5 interesting locations. Saving the best till last, the final stop is the C17th Ship Inn. Right on the harbour, a perfect place to sit and watch the world go by.
Walk Details
Distance - 8.25 miles
Walk Inspiration - 40 Walks in Cornwall (Walk 15) and Pub Walks in South West Cornwall 9 (Walk 13)
Geocaches - 3 and 7 Adventure Lab Caches
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