An
early morning wake-up call from Hellesveor Farm's moggy on 13th May......
...and
it was back to the coast path for a short walk to the coast. Today was slightly
less gloomy, with better visibility, although it was still rather overcast.
Heading
westwards along the coast path, the headlands and cliffs tower over the
sea, in places up to 120m above sea level. The path was good at this point,
but anyone with vertigo may want to give this section of the coast path
a miss!
You're
never alone on this famous coast path, whether it be with other walkers,
or the locals!
As
Laura demonstrates, on this part of the coast path, you're never more than
a stumble away from a vertical trip into the sea. Watching one's step is
vital, especially with heavy rucksacks tending to overbalance you!
With
the sun normally shining on this part of the world, many species of plants
grow here, and nowhere else in the UK.
After
a good few hours of walking, it was time for a break. There aren't many
picnic benches in the world with a view like this!
The
final part of this leg winds its way towards Zennor head, and just inland,
the tiny village of Zennor.
On arrival in the village, our camping site was in the grounds of the Zennor
youth hostel, which is an old, converted Chapel.
May
is rather early in the backpacking season, and the campsite wasn't exactly
ideal, doubling as it did, as the car park! However, it was a place to camp,
so we pitched up and prepared to see what the village had to offer.
Onwards
to Zennor
