The
morning of the 15th of May started on a rather disappointing note, as overnight
the fog had rolled back in, giving a chilly and damp morning.
After
the short walk from the campsite to the coast, conditions were little better
there. in the background here, with its top covered in sea-fog, is Cape
Cornwall.
By
mid-morning, the fog had started to burn off into the distance, leaving
behind another gloriously sunny day. This photo was taken at Middle Carn
Gloose.
The
stunning views looking southwards along the Coastal Path. The cliffs here
are formed of more weathered material, and erosion appeared to be more prolific.
Dropping
down close to sea level, the path gets close to the large rollers sliding
in off the Atlantic. It wasn't hard to see why this coastline attracts surfers
from around the world!
Although
the hot sunshine continued (and subsequently gave us sunburn) the sea fog
began to roll in again on the sea breeze. This view is looking northwards
across Whitesand Bay.
Continuing
southwards, the coast path climbs up and over the headland, before dropping
into the village of Sennen Cove (obscured here by the fog).
In
the village itself, the fog was thick enough to blot out the sun completely.
With a long slog up the hill out of the village though, at no point were
we anything other that roasting!
Our campsite was only half a mile inland, but the elevation allowed the
fog to break up and the burning sunshine to return. This camping area, close
to Land's End, was predominantly a caraven park, and catered less for the
travelling hiker.
After
setting up camp, and rosy-faced from the day-long sunshine, we grabbed a
meal at The First And Last, a local pub which claims to be the most south-westerly
pub in the UK.
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