LIFETIME of WALKS by DEREK HARWOOD

South West Coastal Path No. 42              Total: 399 miles

Time Taken:     Cycle:     Distance:   Enjoyment:    Weather:  
 5:25 hours       unknown    9 miles            85%         Mist & Sunshine

 Temp:     Cloud:     Rain:    Visibility:    Ground Conditions:  
 17oC        60%          0%        Misty          Excellent Underfoot 



Points of Interest:
Millendreath		Looe				Bodigga Cliffs
Seaton			Battern Cliffs 			Whitesands
Portwrinkle		Tret		

General:
Parked by Tretangle Fort on road verge. Layby full of council stones 
and gypsies. Billy Bunter refreshment mobile in layby said he would 
keep an eye on my car. Cycled to Millendreath via Seaton & bridleway 
by Bodiggh cliffs. Locked bike to fence where neighbour sald he 
would keep an eye and walked up very steep narrow road and 
bridleway to Bodigga cliffs picnic area. Good views across to Looe. 
Undulating path through Bodigga Cliffs. to a turf labyrinth, completely 
unexpected. Traditional woods with steep drops to sea with lots of 
welcome Bluebells & other for woodland flowers. Surprise 
Bucklanwrenn information board and public footpath finger post in 
the middle of woods. Steady climb through 'Stroddicks' to bluebells 
by Looe Hill road. Down the hill to good views of Seaton and its beach. 
A long roan from Seaton to Downderry. Missed the path to beach so 
walked to the centre of the village and joined bench passing the 
village toilets. Hard work along the bench to school (no sign post 
found). Back to road and onto Battern cliffs path at hairpin bend. 
Steep path to Battern cliffs, passing the long stone, and Britain point. 
Excellent views across Whitesands Bay to Rame head. Through 
Portwrinkle to another climb to Whitesands bay golf course. Onwards 
to mod property at Tregantle Fort, where the kissing gate was 
unlocked. Ventured onto the firing range, where the path route was 
difficult to follow due to lack of walkers boots. Interesting to see the 
many firing ranges near the fort and the battleship off the bay. Very 
impressive up close. Short walk down the road to Billy Bunter 
refreshment van for a cup of tea and the end of the walk. Another 
excellent coastal walk, but very strenuous in places.