Walking along Cornwall's Coastal Path to Polurrian Cove.

Another day, another cove on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula. This time it is Polurrian Cove.

After parking our car in Mulli0n  we followed the coastal path - photos above and below.

There are lovely views from the path - as the following three photos show.

We eventually headed down the path to Polurrian Cove, which was a bit tricky in places. We could only see three other people on the beach.

Just before the path leading to the cove there is a solitary holiday home on the coastal path.

Needless to say Polurrian Cove has no facilities, so we sat on the rocks, with a sandwich, and enjoyed the peace.

The beach is a mixture of sand  and small stones when the tide is out. The sky looked lovely for awhile.

The only other people, on the beach, decided to move on, so we had the cove to ourselves. The cliffs are high and a hotel can be seen on the high point - see photo below.

I zoomed in to get a clearer look at the hotel.

After exploring the cove we made our way back to civilisation along the coastal path.

The clouds turned grey so we decided to retrace our steps back towards our car.

Near the end of our walk we passed a sign for the hotel we had spotted from the cove.

We had a quick peek at the hotel.

And so ends today's post.

Thanks for visiting my blog.

All good wishes ~ Mike

Here are two more Lizard Peninsula posts:

The Magical Church Cove

and

The Peaceful Mullion Cove

 

Photos of Par Beach Cornwall Plus a 500 Year Old Bridge

On my previous post I mentioned Par beach, so I thought that today I'd follow on from there. As you can see in the photo above, the tide goes out a long way - a very long way!

Below is looking inland with the sandy beach in the distance.

Some ripples left behind by the tide.

Also left behind by the tide was this attractive jelly fish. I think it might be a Compass Jellyfish (Chrysaora Hysoscella) though I'm not certain.

Slowly getting nearer to the sea and the seaweed. 

Looking towards the end of the beach you might just be able to see the china clay works, which has its own harbour.

There were lots of patterns in the damp sand. I could make out all sorts of patterns and faces.

Nearing the far end of the beach, with green fields inland.

At the end of the beach, by the clay works, is a river and most times there are swans to be seen. It looks like some of the family are missing, hope they are okay.

As we walked inland more green fields and wild flowers in the dunes.

As the sign states there is a clay trail starting here but we walked the opposite way.

At the back of the beach there is Par Sands Holiday and Caravan Park with caravans and mobile homes - as per the photo below.

There are also lodges with a view of the small lake.

And this is the lake from the opposite side. Many birds congregate here. Lots of Canadian geese on my visit but usually swans, ducks and so on.

From Par Beach there is access to Cornwall's coastal path. There's a lovely walk to Polkerris, with it's small harbour and beach. See my post Polkerris Harbour, Cornwall on a Perfect Sunshine Day. Photo of Polkerris below.

You'll find the coastal path from the Par Beach car park. Looking towards the sea it's on your left towards the back of the car park.

 A FEW OTHER BITS

In a previous post I mentioned the ceramic art work on display in St. Austell town centre. I've just noticed another piece I previously missed.

On the outskirts of  St.Austell town there is a very old bridge that is rarely given a second glance. It no longer carries traffic, other than perhaps a few bicycles. This is a shame because the bridge is well over 500 years old.

We know it's minimum age because it was mentioned by someone called John Leland in 1538. He was King Henry VIII's Chaplain who was sent out around the country to gather material for a history of England.

Leland, sometimes spelt Leyland, didn't seem to think much of St. Austell as he wrote (in old English): "... the poore toun of St Austelles is nothing notable but for the paroch chirch. And there is a bridge of the same name."

Below is the bridge. Hard to imagine that crossing this was then the main route into St. Austell from the west.

And finally, the lilies in our garden have ventured forth.

Thanks for visiting my blog, hope you have an interesting week ~ Mike.

Walking Cornwall's Coastal Path From Portmellon

Following on from my previous post, after spending some time at Portmellon, we walked to the coastal path.

The path is easy to find: follow the road west from Portmellon (on foot). Turn first left where there is a coastal path sign and simply follow the other signs!

The path has lots of ups and downs as can be seen by the photos.

The tide was out so the sea had various shades of blue and green.

I like to see the sea caressing the dark rocks.

Looking back, as the path climbs once more.

The bracken was dry, thanks to the sunshine, but contrasts perfectly with the colours of the sea.

Because of a time commitment, and spending too long at Portmellon, we didn't reach Goran Haven, where this part of the coastal path ends - and also where another begins!

It was a perfect day though: sunshine, warm wind and fresh air filling our lungs with goodness.

I feel so lucky to live in Cornwall.

See also:

1. Gorran Haven, Cornwall - Photos of Harbour and Cottages

2. The Lesser Known Vault Beach Cornwall