Day 8 - Porthcurno to Marazion

Distance 15 miles
Ascent 1800ft.

it rained for a short time but unbelievable everything was dry this morning.
I set off at 7am and immediately set into ascents and descents. The terrain was tough. That’s probably why the guide book describes this section as ‘strenuous’. I have a few other descriptions but it won’t be appropriate.
It took me 3.5 hours just to get to Lamona Cove. I was hoping that the cafe there would be open as I had nothing to eat for breakfast. Unfortunately, it was closed but they did have a covered veranda where I sat in the shade.
Today was very hot and I quickly went through my 3 litres of water. I carried onto Mousehole through a lovely monkey puzzle forest. I also had to negotiate two horses blocking the path.
Mousehole is lovely. There were a lot of artists working around the harbour. I found a lovely little cafe. As I resembled the bull in the china shop with my backpack, I managed to get a Cornish cheese bap and a Cornish Cola. It was expensive but at this stage, I couldn’t care less. I happily wolfed it down sitting on a bench overlooking the harbour with the locals swimming in it.
The remainder of the trail was along the coastal paths in Penzance and out to Marazion.
Penzance Bay is the home to St. Michael’s Mount.
I got to Dove’s Meadow Campsite in Morazuon at around 3.30pm. It was FULlL however the warden took pity on me and has allowed me to tuck my tent in a small corner of the site. Admin done, it will be another early night for me.
My feet are holding up well. I cannot believe how much water I am drinking. The temperature reached 22C today but it feels a lot hotter.Read more