LIFETIME of WALKS by DEREK HARWOOD

South West Coastal Path No. 39           Total 374.50 miles

Time Taken:     Cycle:     Distance:   Enjoyment:    Weather:  
 5.75 hours        7 miles    11 miles         85%           Dull & Misty

 Temp:     Cloud:     Rain:    Visibility:    Ground Conditions:  
 13oC        100%          0%        Misty          Excellent Underfoot 
Nature: Butterflies and Kestral

Points of Interest:
Charlestown   		Appletree Point		Fishing Point
Par High			Polherris Harbour		Gribben Head
Polruin			Polridmouth			Fowey		

General:
Parked car in Fowey recreation ground car park and cycled
 to start of walk at Charlestown car park. Another stroll 
around the historic harbour, viewing the impressive tall 
ships. Steady climb from harbour past lots of public 
benches to top of cliffs at Appletree Point. Easy stroll along
 the parks at  top of cliffs past hotels with impressive 
gardens and the coast watch lookout station, parks 
replaced by golf course. From Gull Island sea view changes
 to derelict buildings along the beach. Sea view suddenly 
changes again at Fishing Point, with a small island covered
 with shag birds. Golf course abruptly ends at Par Harbour 
buildings with following a narrow long passage to main 
road past huge factory buildings. Long main road walk to 
Par High street to path to par caravan park & Par beach. 
High volume of fowl and birds on lake at east end of Par 
beach, well fed by the general public. Careful study of map 
until coastal path sign post spotted by steps to cliff top 
leading to Gribben Head. Undulating path to impressive 
Polherris Harbour, steep descent and ascent to & from 
harbour. Disturbed, a blue green Pheasant on path before 
Little Gribben. Took ages for it to finally fly over hedge into 
field. Huge impressive cliffs between Little Gribben and 
Gribben Head. Head tower painted with red stripes on 
three of four tower sides, more shags on Rocky island by 
Rock Head. Views from herd towards Fowey extremely 
impressive, highly recommended if you are in the area 
and have time to follow coastal path. Polridmouth Dam a 
surprise, but is a welcome change to scenery. Path 
undulates again from Heed to Fowey, lots of pleasure 
boats in Fowey harbour, but little activity  due to de very 
dull weather. Ready money beach a wonderful setting 
with views or sea & Polruin houses on hillside. Easy 
stroll along the esplanade to the centre of Fowey and 
the ferries across the harbour. Steep climb along the 
narrow streets from the quay to the car parked by the 
recreation ground. Easier walk compared to recent 
sections, enjoyed every step even with the unusual 
surroundings at Par.