'Twas the day before the latest coronavirus lockdown in England. So what to do? Head for the coast and a beach while we can.
As we had to visit the church in St. Stephen in Brannel we then continued onward to the Newquay area on Cornwall's north coast. There was traffic everywhere, the road was jam packed. Other people must have had a similar idea.
I turned down a narrow road and ended up near Porth Beach.
It was a sunny, but cold day. After parking the car, we wandered along heading for the beach. On the way we passed a few chimneys. Have been fascinated by them recently, not sure why!
The tide was out so there was plenty of elbow room on the beach.
Not many people ...
... but somehow I slipped into a distant time with ladies of the day paddling in the chilly water.
I turned down a narrow road and ended up near Porth Beach.
It was a sunny, but cold day. After parking the car, we wandered along heading for the beach. On the way we passed a few chimneys. Have been fascinated by them recently, not sure why!
The tide was out so there was plenty of elbow room on the beach.
Not many people ...
... but somehow I slipped into a distant time with ladies of the day paddling in the chilly water.
The year was 1876 and the first passenger arrived at the new Railway Station in Newquay. The chairman of the railway predicted that Newquay, "would soon become the best watering place in the country".
Returning to today, Porth beach and the water looked quite tempting but way too cold for me.
At the back of the beach the road leads to Watergate Bay, often the choice for surfers.
Returning to today, Porth beach and the water looked quite tempting but way too cold for me.
At the back of the beach the road leads to Watergate Bay, often the choice for surfers.
Just to clarify Porth Beach and Watergate Bay are just two of Newquay's many beaches - this is why the town is such an attraction.
On the return walk to our car - more chimneys!
Pleasant views across the coast.
The final photo gives an idea of the length of the inlet and beach at Porth.
On the return walk to our car - more chimneys!
Pleasant views across the coast.
The final photo gives an idea of the length of the inlet and beach at Porth.
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