With fine but windy weather we met up with our friends Janet and John and went for a walk around the headland and into Crantock – a total distance of 11.60kms – not bad for a start. \u00a0 The only disappointment was that on arrival at Crantock the Tearooms that Janet likes so much was closed. \u00a0Over the next five days our itinerary had to be “modified” to fit in with the weather which appeared to get worse each day.<\/p>\n On the Sunday we visited the Trelissick Gardens and walked around the park, stopping for a packed lunch in the park gardens – very pleasant. \u00a0There was a gaggle of Morgan sports cars, including the famous Aero Morgan, a Jaguar XK150 and Jensen Interceptor all adorning the car park and was fun to look around them. \u00a0They don’t make em like that any more…. \u00a0 On returning to the camp site we had a BBQ but ate inside as it was too cold and drizzily<\/p>\n \u00a0Trelissick Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The following day we drove to the north of Newquay to Porth bay and walked along the beach into Watermouth Bay, had lunch and walked back, stopping for ice cream in Porth bay. \u00a0We couldn’t go via the gorge around Porth bay so had to brave the dreaded killer steps – both ways. \u00a0 In the evening we went into St Newlyn village to the local pub for the eagerly anticipated “Pie night” where we had the most enormous turkey and ham pie portion I have ever seen – it was so large that we had to forgo desert.<\/p>\n Porth Bay to Watermouth Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuesday was forecast to be the best day of the week and for once they were correct so we headed out to do the walk from Kayance Bay to the Lizard lighthouse. \u00a0This must be one of the most beautiful coastal walks in the whole of the British Isles. \u00a0The crowning glory was the fresh crab sandwiches served at the cafe on the Lizard Point. \u00a0Following the obligatory ice cream we set off back for Kayance Bay with the intention of having coffee at the beach cafe in Kayance beach but on arrival at the National Trust car park with an incoming tide and lack of enthusiasm for the 60mtr walk down the cliff followed by a 60 mtr climb back up we decided to pass.<\/p>\n Lizard looking towards Kaynace Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday was a very wet and windy day that caused us to modify our plans again so we headed off for a day at the Lost Gardens of Heligan. \u00a0This turned out to be very satisfying and interesting so much so that we ended up spending around 5 hours walking around the various parts even though the rain was lashing down.<\/p>\n The Lost Gardens of Heligan<\/strong><\/p>\n The history of the Lost Gardens and the obvious effort that has gone into renovating the whole area makes it a must see place for anyone visiting the area. \u00a0We will certainly visit there again. \u00a0Wednesday was fish n chip night in the pub at St Newlyn’s so back we went in the evening to feast on a great plate of cod and chips – all for \u00a36 – good value for money.<\/p>\n Mount St Michael<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday was another wet and windy day so we headed off to Mt St Michael and Marizion. Another place to visit when the weather isn’t up to par as you can walk around the castle on the island once the tide has gone out. \u00a0Don’t miss the gardens around the eastern edge of the castle – well worth a visit. \u00a0 \u00a0We contacted Prattshayes to check up on whether they were open or not and were not too surprised to discover they were still closed due to flooding and with a gloomy forecast for the following week we decided to again cut our trip short as with nowhere to stay and wet and windy conditions it would not be fun driving around visiting folks on Peggy (our MP3) and arriving soaked. \u00a0 We will return to Exmouth as soon as the weather picks up.<\/p>\n Orientation Map of Area<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We decided to make a pilgrimage to Devon and Cornwall again this year as we missed meeting up with many of our friends last year having cut the holiday short following the sudden death of our good friend JB. \u00a0 … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.vennwood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Treworgans.jpg\" "\\"Treworgans\\"")
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