Day 7: Gorran Haven to Mevagissey - 4 miles - 3 hours
I had the pleasure of accompanying fellow Himilayan trekker Kate Phillips on this one (+ 1 dog) and do remember talking quite a bit, which might account for the slow progress! A rather nice stroll with pretty good weather took us round Chapel Point via Portmellon to Mevagissey and back. We swapped a few fund-raising tips and both decided we needed to get fitter. Kate went a bit overboard by squeezing in another two walks with her pooches on the same day! I nipped back afterwards to check on my tin shakers in St Austell (see below). They did very well on a squally day and the key seems to be balloons and lots of 'em! (£105.17 raised) By way of a coincidence Val Smith, one of Lisa's favourite nurses from Mount Edgcumbe chanced upon us and got roped into the photo - sorry Val! (see below):
Interesting fact:
The church (above) was used as a fish cellar in the 18th century. Sir Henry Bodruggan (who commissioned it) lit beacons on the roof to guide his ships into harbour, be they carrying fish or other cargo....
Thought for the day:
Challenge limiting beliefs to create change. Make a list of your 'I can't change' excuses. Highlight everything that's not a proven fact. 'Why' your way to freedom.
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Day 8: Helman Tor and surrounds - (at least! 10 miles - 4 hours)
http://www.historic-cornwall.org.uk/a2m/neolithic/tor_enclosure/helman%20tor/helman_tor.htm
Well it rained a bit but the main story of the day was my detour/short-cut. Helman Tor itself is an impressive neolithic ancient stone monument and I thought I'd follow the Saints Way path down towards Fowey. I reckoned without the recent rain that had turned much of the path into a lake and progress was slow. I made it to the A390 just short of Lostwithiel before turning back towards the car at Helman Tor and thought I'd detour through Lanlivery and approach the Tor across Red Moor. Unfortunately that didn't prove possible and I went on a very long and tiring circular route round all the roads, getting back half an hour late for Oscar :-( Where's the bus when you need one? On the bright side, my waterproofs work well!
Interesting fact:
The Saints` Way
The Saints' Way Trail crosses mid-Cornwall from Padstow to Fowey covering approximately 30 miles / 48 Km.
The Saints' Way or Forth an Syns in Cornish, is an enchanting coast to coast route across Cornwall from the old fishing town of Padstow on the north coast to the historic port of Fowey on the south coast. The trail follows the route used by traders, drovers, missionaries and pilgrims from Wales and Ireland during the Dark and Middle Ages to avoid the treacherous waters around Land's End. Today, the Saints' Way is a fascinating walk through Cornish history as it passes barrows, menhirs and hill forts from the Bronze and Iron Ages; ancient granite clapper bridges and stiles; Celtic crosses, holy wells, chapels and monastic settlements; fine medieval churches; and derelict chimneys and engine houses from the tin industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. The Saints' Way also passes through a wonderfully varied mix of scenery including tranquil estuaries and creeks, secluded river valleys, ancient woodland, windswept moors, rolling pastures dotted with timeless farmsteads and several charming villages and towns.Thought for the day:
People can change but they have to want to. It requires courage and the willingness to experience all that comes with change.
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