Seal of Approval
Down in Hayle, Cornwall for a week with our new charge, Coops. An affectionate Labradoodle that likes swimming and is well behaved in pubs and cafes. We are going to get on famously.
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| Spot the Dog |
Welcome to a week of coastal views, where the photos will not do justice to reality. This first walk of the week is an absolute belter. An Adventure Lab Cache takes us sequentially to some key sites of the coast around Godrevy Point. This includes a beach, where Coops recall and swimming abilities are tested and past with flying colours and a island hosted lighthouse. Built in 1859 after the SS Nile ran aground on the rocks, with the loss of 40 lives.
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| To the lighthouse |
The other key feature here is the seal colony at Mutton Cove. With the tide retreating, we are treated them frolicking on the beach. If you have never seen a seal try and chase a seagull on land, you have not lived.
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| Down on Mutton Cove |
This is as good as Cornish coastal walking can get. Once the height is gained onto the Knavocks it is not lost as we make our way to Hell's Mouth. Here, you will find a wonderful year round open cafe.
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| Inaccessible (from land) Hell's Mouth. |
Last table in the cafe grabbed and a decision to be made. The walk route has a little more coast around Hudderdown before taking the direct route back via the lane.
We agree it is better to simply retrace our steps, maintaining the sea views at all times. Occasional in-land deviations are taken, just for variety.
Walk Details
Distance - 6 Miles
Geocaches - 8
Walk Inspiration - AA Walks
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