A Wander around Padstow, Cornwall with 12 Photos.

Today a look at Padstow, Cornwall starting off at the harbour.

Moving on to glimpses of the colourful back streets.

Now the sea and coast. There is a pleasant walk alongside the River Camel Estuary

As you walk you might notice bits and pieces from the war, or even some much older bits and pieces.

When the tide is out there are great swathes of sand.

Nowadays boats are able to enter the harbour - but it hasn't always been that way according to Cornish folklore. For an example see my post : Tristram Bird and the mermaid

More sand, fun when there aren't too many people about - but Padstow gets very busy in the summer season.

Wandering back to the harbour.

Finally, for today, the walk back to Padstow town.

Many thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike

A Quick Photo Trip Around Cornwall

I haven't been out with my camera for a while - the weather and other things seem to have got in the way. Anyway, here are a few pics from my archives to show I haven't forgotten everyone.

We start off above in Charlestown on a windy day and below Mevagissey with a few of the fishing boats in the harbour.

Swiftly moving on to a view of the sea from the Esplanade at Fowey - one of my favourite towns.

Shopping now at Trago Mills. They sell just about everything. One of the entrances to the store is via the attractive  bridge below. 

A splash of the sea now at Spit Beach.

There's a heck of a lot of sand at Padstow - when the tide is out.

Here we are now at Newquay famed for its surfing. The photo, though, is of the harbour.

A glimpse of Cornwall's Eden Project. Plants and flowers tucked up nice and cosy in giant biomes.

A look across the River Fowey to Polruan.

Moving on to Mullion Cove with its granite harbour wall.

Cliffs on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula.

Some interesting thatched cottages to be seen when out and about in Cornwall.

A final stop to enjoy the beach at Bude on Cornwall's north coast.

That's all for now ~ thanks for visiting my blog. Take care.

All good wishes,  Mike.

Newquay Cliff Tops Plus Sand Galore at the The Gannel Estuary, Cornwall

Okay, these photos were taken before the weather got grim and grumbly, but I remember enjoying this short walk in Newquay Cornwall.

Flowers were out on the cliff tops and all was well with the world.

The walk, or perhaps it was just a stroll, was mostly along the cliff tops. Looking downwards Lewinnick Lodge came into view (photo above). A pleasant setting for a Sunday dinner. Many of the windows have sea views.

More cliff tops below.

If you like sand, you'll find lots at the Gannel Estuary, plus a bench to take in the view.

Yes, lots of sand but be aware of the tides. This can be a dangerous place to swim or wade.

There is sand and dunes galore.

Looking back we noticed a fresh flower memorial had been left on the shrubbery. This must have once been someone's special place.

After enjoying the sand we followed the path back to where we started. 

Nearby is Fistral Beach, Newquay, said to be one of the best for surfing, due to the consistency and quality of the surf.

The impressive Headland Hotel, opened in 1900, can also be seen in the photo above. King Charles, prior to becoming King, made a few visits.

And now the final photo for today. I've shown the good, so here's the not so good - cars galore! it can be difficult to get a parking space in the summer season.

That's my lot for today. 

Thanks for visiting my blog - Mike

GORAN HAVEN CORNWALL ~ An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Today's  photos are based on the Goran Haven area - a couple of miles from Mevagissey, and about eight miles from St. Austell.

This time of year the harbour is at peace but can get very busy in the summer months.

Goran Haven is a fishing village. It is said that the first pier was built way back in the 15th century.  

From GoranHaven we sometimes walk along the coast to Vault Beach and beyond ....

... passing by some interesting cottages.

Alternatively it's possible to walk to Vault Beach (below) and beyond via the coastal path. It's quite a slope to reach the beach. Be warned that, at the far end of the beach, there are often naturists / nudists.

We we returned to Goran Haven, and then beyond, to Little Perhaver Beach. There are steps down to the actual beach.

Houses at the top of the cliffs must have some very special views.

We wandered to Goran Haven Village and the old customs office (below).

The sign above the door is that of the Geological Society of Cornwall. The plaque states that Charles W. Peach, the renowned Naturalist and fossil collector, lived here from 1834 to 1845.

It is said that Peach was visited here by Charles Darwin and Alfred Lord Tennyson and they would have boat trips along the coast to Mevagissey.

That's all for today 

thanks for visiting my blog - Mike.

A Short Walk on Carlyon Beach, Cornwall

We hadn't been able to get out walking for a while, so decided on a short walk along the beach at Carlyon Bay. There's no car parking charge at the moment- not that I'm a tight wad of course!

Only a few people on the beach as you can see by the photos. The weather was changeable but mostly with a touch of blue in the sky.

I've walked on the beach here for many years but had never noticed this hole in the rocks previously.

There was a lot of seaweed about.

The sea was a lovely shade blue.

We got talking to someone and the sea seemed even brighter with fluffy white clouds.

We crossed  the beach, walking towards the cliffs.

There's a proper path to walk by the cliffs.

First though, we looked across the beach.

The view stretches to the Gribbin Tower in the distance - well it did with my camera's zoom.

Back to the cliffs and more realistic colours. Actually it started rain.

A few shrubs and plants alongside the path as we made our way back to our car.

We got back to our car without getting too wet. 

The photo below shows the far end of the beach at Carlyon Bay, on a previous early morning walk. Always special to be the first on the sand.

That's my lot for today.

Thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike.

I mentioned Gribbin Tower in the post, here's one of my posts on Gribbin Head and the Tower:

Walking to Gribbin Head Cornwall - Daphne du Maurier Country