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Thursday 2 July 2020

SWCP Days 37-39: A comedic interlude

Other SWCP posts:

Introduction
Day 1: Minehead to Porlock
Day 2: Porlock to Lynton
Day 3: Lynton to Combe Martin
Day 4: Combe Martin to Mortehoe
Day 5: Rest day, Morte Point loop
Day 6: Mortehoe to Braunton
Day 7: Braunton to Westward Ho!
Day 8: Westward Ho! to Clovelly
Day 9: Clovelly to Hartland Quay
Day 10: Hartland Quay to Morwenstow
Day 11: Morwenstow to Bude
Days 12-14: Bude to Crackington Haven
Day 15: Crackington Haven to Tintagel
Day 16: Tintagel to Port Isaac
Day 17: Port Isaac to Padstow
Day 18: Padstow to Porthcothan
Day 19: Porthcothan to Crantock
Day 20: Rest day, Holywell bay loop
Day 21: Crantock to St Agnes
Day 22: St Agnes to Godrevy
Day 23: Godrevy point to St Ives
Day 24: St Ives to Pendeen Watch
Day 25: Pendeen Watch to Sennen Cove
Day 26: Sennen Cove to Lamorna
Day 27: Lamorna to Marazion
Day 28: Marazion to Porthleven
Day 29: Porthleven to Lizard Point
Day 30: Lizard Point to Coverack
Day 31: Rest day in Coverack
Day 32: Coverack to Maenporth


Day 37-39

Polkerris to Fowey, 2 rest days

Approx. 5 miles, 250m ascent

16,359 steps


Today I was on a mission. Several months ago I had bought tickets for me and the boyfriend to see the comedian James Acaster in Weymouth, and tomorrow night (Thursday) was the night. Today I needed to walk to Fowey, then get the bus back to the mainline train station at Par, catch a train to Plymouth to meet my Mum, who had kindly agreed to then ferry me back to Dorset for the big night out. I would take a couple of rest days in Dorset, then back to the path on Saturday, this time with my Aunt and Uncle for company.


Towards Gribbin head
Back across St Austell bay

Knowing I only had 5 miles to walk, I felt very relaxed and able to take my time over the path. I headed out towards Gribbin head, easy to spot with the landmark of Gribbin tower looming above the landscape. The low cliffs gave excellent views back across St Austell bay in the morning sun, and I was soon at the head and in the shadow of the candy-striped tower. I didn’t linger too long though as the horseflies seemed to be back, so I got on with heading back down the hill and found the pretty little bay at Polridmouth, which the guidebook tells me is said to have inspired the setting for Daphne du Maurier’s “Rebecca”.


Gribbin tower
Not far to Fowey!
Polridmouth

The path dipped in and out of a couple of valleys, and I was soon on the outskirts of Fowey at the curiously named Readymoney, another very pretty cove. Onwards up the estuary along the high esplanade road, past many big expensive houses with their perfect views down to the busy river below. I found my way in to the town centre and had an explore of the river front, then located a suitable lunch establishment and enjoyed people-watching in the bustling little town.


Looking up the Fowey estuary
I'd miss this ferry crossing as we'd start walking the next section on the other side
Plenty of boats

After lunch I found the bus stop to Par, and after a 20 minute ride (it took me a lot longer to walk it!) I was at the train station and awaiting my train to Plymouth. The train journey was pleasant, with many high bridges cutting high over valleys, and it was quite the novelty to be travelling so fast after so long at walking pace.

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