Our Favourite Walk?
We've done this one before and I'll be surprised if we don't do it again in the future. The inland sections on most Coastal Circular walks involve cattle fields, mud and stiles. Not this one. The way to the coast is on broad tracks. Where there is a stile, its one of those Cornish quaint stand up slates jobs that are easy to vault.
Walking around the headland also provides 3 times more coast than land.
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| Looking at Trevone, on easy agricultural paths |
There could be endless pictures of the sea, as we move around Porthmisson, Gunver Head, Butter Hole and eventually to the tower and lookout station at Stepper Point. Where the Camel meets the seas is so spectacular they named an old beer after in. The once ubiquitous Doom Bar.
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| Stepper Point Tower |
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| The Happy Couple, where the Camel meets the Sea |
The only thing that changed from the previous walk is a stop at the tea shop at the Coastguard's Station and where to lunch Padstow. All things Rick Stein must be avoided. Can you believe that his chipper now charges £25 for takeaway. I mean, its not as if there are transportation costs involved are there? And for this, you have to battle seagulls, find a bench and have no other facilities.
The pub wins - a google suggests that the Golden Lion offer the best fish.
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| A little sign says the kitchen is closed today. Today only. |
We'd not noticed the Harbour Inn before - tucked away down a little alley on the way back to Corporate Rick. If the fish and chips are as excellent as the beer range, then we will be in luck. Unusual Cornish Ales, at least one not seen before.
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| The Harbour Inn |
It's all low ceilings and nautical nick-nacks.
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| Session ready |
And the Fish and Chips? £4 cheaper, served on a plate and delightfully light batter, according to Mrs M.
Walk Details
Distance - 7.5 Miles
Geocaches - 4
Walk Inspiration - 40 Walks in Cornwall
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