SWCP week 6 - day 1, Par to Fowey
30 April 2014
This is a record of day 1 of the South West Coast Path, on a day of mixed weather, some sunshine with short squally showers.
The ascent during the day was 1774 feet and the distance walked was 9.12 miles.
Read MoreThis is a record of day 1 of the South West Coast Path, on a day of mixed weather, some sunshine with short squally showers.
The ascent during the day was 1774 feet and the distance walked was 9.12 miles.
Day 1 route starting from Par at the blue marker pin.
The Alms Houses at Polmear
Which way to go? Behind you!
Polkerris Harbour, hidden away just a couple of miles from industrial St Austell.
Polkerris
A Gaff Ketch, fully rigged and all sail aloft, running before the wind, and by the look of it being filmed from the RIB alongside. Photo taken from Gribbin Head.
The view south from Gribbin Head
Walkers above Gribbin Head
Gribbin Daymark, a tower built to assist the navigation of passing ships.
The rear face of the Daymark.
Lunch and a seat at St Catherine's Head to watch a passing ferry, this one from Mevagissey.
The remains of St Catherine's Castle
The walk into Fowey lined with wild garlic and a few bluebells.