Gover Valley Walk Cornwall

I had a wander along parts of Gover Valley, St.Austell.  The first photo is of a very old cottage,  still in use and under a preservation order.

The next photo is like a different world. I'm not sure how the sky got to that vivid colour. I blame my camera! The viaduct is used by trains from London to Cornwall.

Under the viaduct is a very pleasant garden.

 Next, looking up at the viaduct and two photos of the surroundings follow.

Walking on for a while  I passed  dog kennels.

The path gradually gets  rougher and there are some of the leftovers of the once thriving China Clay Industry. I believe the photo  is of clay ovens.

Warnings about of the dangers of the surrounding area. So advisable to stick to the footpaths

An old sign post.

Further on a Public Footpath sign, which I ignored.

I zig zagged through the fence as I preferred to walk a narrow path.

The path was a bit muddy 

The fields eventually came into view.

The fields led to a  quiet road and eventually to another muddy path.

From here I continued until I reached a high point of Gover Valley

Here we are now looking downwards on the valley. 

Looking at houses at the bottom of the valley.

From here I walked back beyond the cottage, as seen at the  beginning of the post.

Thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike.

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CHARLESTOWN CORNWALL WITH NEW PHOTOS.

I am in Charlestown, Cornwall again, one of my favourite places. Unfortunately necessary work is being carried out so some  of the areas are temporarily restricted. 

The photo at the top of the post is of the Pier House and  below is a cottage that caught my eye.

A few  people gathered on one  of the two small beaches.

Moving on to  part of the harbour walls, which are temporarily out of bounds.



Moving on visitors walking alongside the green water.

And carrying on walking.

Cannons at the ready

Poldark is about with cider and ale - okay, maybe not the real Poldark

That's all for today. 

Thanks for visiting my blog   ~ Mike.

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NEW PHOTOS OF CORNWALLS EDEN PROJECT

 I have previously published blogs on Cornwall's Eden Project but the the following  photos are new from a couple of days ago.

The first photo is of Eden's Biomes, once a china clay pit.

Next below is the  concert area. 

Flowers ...

 as I headed towards the Mediterranean Biome.

The next six photos are from inside the Mediterranean Biome.

Moving on: two  photos from inside the Rainforest Biome. 

We returned to the Mediterranean Biome and was pleased to see this young, friendly robin.

Another stroll around the Mediterranean Biome prior to leaving the Eden Project.

On our way home we spotted this boat filled with flowers on a green at St. Austell.

That's all for now

All good wishes ~ Mike.

MENACUDDLE GARDENS, CHAPEL, HOLY WELL, CORNWALL

 On a drab, dull day I was in the town of St. Austell, Cornwall.  Having completed my business I decided a shortish walk was in order so I left the town on the B3274 to head for Menacuddle Gardens, photo as below.  below.

 I walked under a viaduct ...

...and  passed by a cottage which was once a TollGate.

A large building to the left indicate  I was  nearly at the gardens.

Finally a sign on a tree for the Menancuddle Well and Gardens. There is  also a Gothic Chapel. Car Parking is limited.

I walked downhill, passing over an old stone bridge which, I believe, is said to be over 200 years old.

I was the only person in the gardens - perfect!

The small Gothic chapel was soon in sight, as was the White River, which is coloured by local china  clay in the ground

Another view of the chapel & the White River

Nearby is a solid granite chair known as the Druids chair or, sometimes, as King Arthur's seat. It's not very comfortable!

Walking on  there is a Danger Sign warning of Deep water. It may not look like water but the water takes on a green colouring this time of year

Moving on, a few trees and the river.

A picnic table I'm still the only person about.

More about the chapel and the Holy Well, built in the 5th  Century. It is now a Grade II listed building and is is aligned east to  west with the west wall built against natural rock. 

I'll finish  today's post with the waterfall. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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