LIFETIME of WALKS by DEREK HARWOOD

South West Coastal Path No. 44              Total: 420.50 miles

Time Taken:     Cycle:     Distance:   Enjoyment:    Weather:  
 4:50 hours       unknown   9 miles       90%             Warm and Sunny
Nature:  Seagulls

 Temp:     Cloud:     Rain:    Visibility:    Ground Conditions:  
 18oC        10%          0%        Good          Excellent Underfoot 


Points of Interest:
Cremyll				Drake's Island			Cattendown
Hooe Lake			Turnchapel 			Plymouth


General:
Without considering country scenery this walk is full of adventure with 
something different around every corner. Parked at Jennycliffe car 
park and cycled to Cremyll Ferry via turnchaperl, Oreston, Laura Bridge, 
St Judes, city centre and stonehouse. Lock biked to tree sapling 
protector in car park by cremyll ferry slipway. Walked south along 
Cremyll Street to the impressive stone building of the Royal William 
victualling yard. Good views across 'The Sound to Drake's Island, mount 
Edgecombe Park and cliffs of Devon yet to be walked. Returned north 
along Millbay Street past Plymouth ferry port to the impressive Duck of 
Cornwall Hotel. South again along West Hoe Road with more views to 
cornwall, past modern Millbay Marina Village to the Victorian terraced 
houses of Hoe Road. Lots of seaside holiday activity along Hoe Road, 
café's gardens, Lido etc, all looking wonderful int eh sunshine. Had to 
wait for Sutton Harbour Lock to be closed before crossing to coxside. 
Short break on bench for sandwich over looking marina before continuing 
to Cattendown. Interesting high level lane with interesting coastal path 
'Rocket' sign. More excellent views across the city and the coastal waters, 
only a short section of railway tracks remains at entrance to the docks. 
Long road walk along Finnangian Road over Laira Bridge to Oreston, 
around the streets to Pym yacht club and more views of the thousands of 
yachts. Past the end of Hooe Lake  to the woods for a short time to 
Turnchapel. Good walk around Mount Batten Head, passing the many 
boat yards and school kids on water activities. More excellent views of 
'The Sound'. Short grassy walk from the head to the car park at Jennycliffe. 
Very different walk not to be missed.