Gwithian to Penzance. 17.03 miles, 2,162ft of elevation, 35,553 steps
We started off the day taking Rory’s kids to play school which bought back so many fond memories. Then on to the start of the bay which sweeps all the way round to St Ives. I would be bailing out at Hayle and cutting in land
The beach went on forever (well four miles), and by the end I was cold, wet and hungry. What a surprise that we then found ourselves in the ‘best’ pasty shop in England. I haven’t visited them all just yet but can say this was very good….
At Hayle we then veered off in to central Cornwall and made our way south on St michael’s way. We were protected from the worst of the wind and rain and even had time to round up some final donations from the frequent pubs on route.
It is a great institution here in England and it’s such a shame that so many are Closing and losing that local community feeling.
I was amazed at how quickly we saw st Michael’s mount and the south coast. It was taking a real battering and I was soon in amongst it again…..getting properly wet.
Here’s a photo especially for Tristan who did have a hard and wet day of hiking…..
I have the girls with me for the next two days up to the finish and have done some extra miles to allow for the rugby tomorrow morning. Come on England. proper job please…..
