Day 11 - Gwavas to Porthkerris

Distance 14 miles
Ascent 2955ft

A wonderful overnight stay on the farm campsite. Very rustic but perfect for a backpacker.
I was out on the trail for 6.35am this morning. It was another beautiful day and cool. After a short climb, there seemed to be a long section of gently meandering hills. I quickly arrived at a lovely village called Cadgwirh and saw the sea crater called the Devil’s Frying-pan.
Cadgwirth is a charming village of thatched houses and small fishing boats.
I had to descend and ascent some really steep cliffs. I met another walker travelling in the opposite direction. We stopped briefly and discussed the path ahead.
Around 11am, I arrived at a larger village called Coverack where I stopped for a coffee break. I was hoping to buy some food provisions for tonight but unfortunately the only store in the place had closed down due to retirement. The villagers were struggling for basic provisions but they did direct me to a BIG spar supermarket in another village called St Keverne. So off I set inland to get provisions for my evening meal.
I eventually got there about 45 mins later. To say that I was disappointed by the BIG Spar is an understatement. It was like a small corner shop.
Anyway I managed to get something.
I set off to rejoin the trail and found that a new section of path had been recently opened. This meant that I didn’t have a BIG climb to my final destination at Porthkerris. It is a busy Sports Diving Centre with a great food truck. I paid my £10 for my patch of land. It has great facilities and I managed to purchase my tea. No need to cook my simple provisions.
Tomorrow, I will finish in Falmouth. I have to watch the tides as it will mean that I may have to wait for the right time to cross two estharies.Read more