LIFETIME of WALKS by DEREK HARWOOD

South West Coastal Path No. 760              Total 293.50 miles

Time Taken:    Distance:   Enjoyment:    Weather:  
 6 hours           12.5 miles       90%          Sun and Stong Winds

Temp:     Cloud:     Rain:    Visibility:    Ground Conditions:  
  17oC        60%       Little       Good            Excellent 

Nature:  Kestrel

Points of Interest:
Porthleven            Loe Bar           Gunwalloe
Halzephon Cliff      Mullion cliff         Gull Rock   
Lion Rock        Kynance Cove        Kynance

General:
Parked car in Kynance National Trust car park and cycled to 
Porthleven against strong winds. Policeman stopped me for 
cycling wrong way down one way street. Locked bike to rail 
by harbour. Started walk along east side of harbour to 
harbour wall, then turned along the coast past the old streets
of cottages to Loe Bar. Hard work crossing the soft sand to 
the Lost Sailors memorial. Excellent views across the Loe 
despite the poor weather. Confusion on the correct route, 
had to consult all the navigational aids. Passed interesting 
rusty machinery just before fishing cove at Gunwalloe, then 
when leaving the cove and climbing baulk head, passing a 
party of elderly ladies. Short walk along coastal road, then 
the elevated walk around Halzephon Cliff to Church Cove. 
Surprise unused black post box in centre of road bridge at 
head of cove before yet another descent to Polurrian Cove 
and its large hotel. Next cove is the delightful Mullion Cove 
with its impressive cliffs and island. Steep climb up Mullion 
Cliff, welcome bench at the top before track, then a steady 
walk past charming residents to Predannack Head. High 
level walk with magnificent views of the coastline to 
Kynance Cove, with a steep Valley at Soap Rock particularly 
challenging when legs are weary. Don't short cut Vellan 
Head of the path is followed religiously. Keep cliff edge in 
sight when descending into cove. Side tracks steep, as I 
found out, when track is too far north of official path. 
Gull Rock and Lion Rock next to cove very impressive not 
to be missed. Last steep climb to car in National Trust 
car park. 
A magical but tiring day cycling and walking