There are no hills to climb today, just a gentle walk along the banks of the River Torridge and River Taw. It should be a nice change of pace, taking me back to the start of my walk, around the […]
Day 66: Appledore to Braunton Read More »
The new sleeping mat is a big success, as I had a great night’s sleep, despite still waking at 5am. My breath sends trails through the cold air, so I rustle up my first ever camping breakfast, porridge with raspberries,
Day 65: Mouthmill Beach to Appledore Read More »
The bus drops me off in Hartland village, along with two other hikers, Mark and Adam. We are heading in opposite directions along the coast, but walk the few miles to Hartland Quay together. More tales of wet weather hiking
Day 64: Hartland Quay to Mouthmill Beach Read More »
The rabbits did not disturb my sleep, so I’m full of energy for what is regarded as the toughest day on the SWCP. Seventeen miles to cover, while climbing the height of Snowdon. The weather forecast is terrible, and it
Day 63: Bude to Hartland Quay Read More »
That was an exciting night. The tent survived! Unfortunately, my boots and gear are still wet from yesterday. The weather looks threatening, so I pack quickly, and enjoy some beautiful early morning views. The highlight of the morning is Cambeak,
Day 62: Boscastle to Bude Read More »
I must be getting used to camping, as it’s 7am when I finally surface. I’ll need to set my alarm at this rate. It is going to be a tough day. The first few valleys are coated with gorgeous dark
Day 61: Port Gaverne to Boscastle Read More »
The 78 mile walk from Padstow to Westward Ho! is considered to be the toughest section of the SWCP. I am not sure how far I will get with only three full days of hiking, plus the two travel days,
Day 60: Padstow to Port Gaverne Read More »
It is a lot calmer this morning and perfect walking weather. I am back on the path by 7am, as I have a train to catch. Rounding Stepper Point, there is the most glorious, glittering view of the River Camel.
Day 59: Porthcothan to Padstow Read More »
It rained all night, but everything is nice and dry, including my socks. I solved my drying dilemma by putting them in my sleeping bag overnight, the only warm place in the tent. The Gannel estuary can be crossed by
Day 58: Newquay to Porthcothan Read More »
The early morning air is heavy with moisture, so everything is slightly damp. I want to reduce the amount of spare clothing I carry, and tried washing my clothes in the shower yesterday morning, drying them during the day on
Day 57: Perranporth to Newquay Read More »