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South West Coastal Path Walks
Cornwall Walks Looe To Polperro Circular Walking Route
Looe to Polperro is one of my favourite Cornwall walks mainly due to it being, apart from the Looe River walking route, the only walk to do along this section of the South West Coastal Path of any note. The title Looe to Polperro circular walking routes suggests a walk of extra interest but it should just be titled “Looe to Polerro and back”.
We awoke to an amazing sunrise and planned to walk to Polperro from West Looe for a spot of lunch at The Three Pilchards pub, a favourite of ours that does a great crab sandwich and local ale. It’s such an easy walk to follow along the South West Coastal Path that you can relax and take the steep climbs, rocky tracks and stream crossings at your leisure whilst breathing in that clean, crisp and fresh Cornish air.
From West Looe we walked up to Hannafore and upon entering the fields through the gate we met grazing cattle on our way up to the Lamanna Chapel. After stopping to read the information board we walked back down the hill to rejoin the main pathway to Polperro following the yellow waymakers for the rest of this walking route.
With Looe Island, looking like a vibrant green oasis, out to our left we continued walking to Talland Bay as the pathway undulated along by the flat calm sea below. We then walked steeply up to the war memorial at the top of the next hill. At Talland Bay there are three signposts; one says Polperro is one and a half miles, the next says Polperro is one and a quarter miles and the last National Trust Talland Cliffs signpost said its two miles to Polperro. This is always a source of our amusement.
We continued our walk along the South West Coastal Path passing many ramblers, walkers, locals and tourists until we reached the top of Polperro Harbour where we then walked down the pathway in to Polperro and around to The Three Pilchards pub. The ale was as good as ever and the crab sandwiches were just as good as remembered.
As the weather was so good we decided to walk back the way we came to enjoy the splendid views once again noticing how the number of canoeists almost matched the number of walkers in the sea below us. The heat from the sun glaring off the sea was an absolutely lovely feeling as we walked back to Looe stopping off at the first pub we came to; Tom Sawyer. A quick check to make sure our walking boots weren’t too muddy and we were in, at the bar and with a Tribute in hand in a matter of moments!
This made this walking route a respectable 10 miles taking us just under a total of 4 hours walking time to complete.
Looe to Polperro is one of my favourite Cornwall walks mainly due to it being, apart from the Looe River walking route, the only walk to do along this section of the South West Coastal Path of any note. The title Looe to Polperro circular walking routes suggests a walk of extra interest but it should just be titled “Looe to Polerro and back”.
We awoke to an amazing sunrise and planned to walk to Polperro from West Looe for a spot of lunch at The Three Pilchards pub, a favourite of ours that does a great crab sandwich and local ale. It’s such an easy walk to follow along the South West Coastal Path that you can relax and take the steep climbs, rocky tracks and stream crossings at your leisure whilst breathing in that clean, crisp and fresh Cornish air.
From West Looe we walked up to Hannafore and upon entering the fields through the gate we met grazing cattle on our way up to the Lamanna Chapel. After stopping to read the information board we walked back down the hill to rejoin the main pathway to Polperro following the yellow waymakers for the rest of this walking route.
With Looe Island, looking like a vibrant green oasis, out to our left we continued walking to Talland Bay as the pathway undulated along by the flat calm sea below. We then walked steeply up to the war memorial at the top of the next hill. At Talland Bay there are three signposts; one says Polperro is one and a half miles, the next says Polperro is one and a quarter miles and the last National Trust Talland Cliffs signpost said its two miles to Polperro. This is always a source of our amusement.
We continued our walk along the South West Coastal Path passing many ramblers, walkers, locals and tourists until we reached the top of Polperro Harbour where we then walked down the pathway in to Polperro and around to The Three Pilchards pub. The ale was as good as ever and the crab sandwiches were just as good as remembered.
As the weather was so good we decided to walk back the way we came to enjoy the splendid views once again noticing how the number of canoeists almost matched the number of walkers in the sea below us. The heat from the sun glaring off the sea was an absolutely lovely feeling as we walked back to Looe stopping off at the first pub we came to; Tom Sawyer. A quick check to make sure our walking boots weren’t too muddy and we were in, at the bar and with a Tribute in hand in a matter of moments!
This made this walking route a respectable 10 miles taking us just under a total of 4 hours walking time to complete.
Sunday, 11 December 2011
Cape Cornwall South West Coast Path Walking Route
Cape Cornwall South West Coast Path Walking Route
If you are looking for great Cornwall walks then I found this one on the Walks And Walking website.
Parking in St Just this circular walking route was a real treat in finding plenty of unexpected disused mines, quarries and buildings walking in amongst the now overgrown coastal landscape. The highlight of this walking route was at Cape Cornwall where we found some sea lions playing in the waves.
An interchangeable day with the weather I donned walking shorts and my favourite long sleeve Bear Grylls t-shirt, stuffed my The North Face jacket in my rucksack just in case it started pouring down and laced up my walking boots before getting started on the 6 mile walk ahead.
From the centre of St Just we headed east past the church to join the main footpath along a track forking left to the New Road where we turned left to reach Nacherrow where we walked straight across the road (B3306) to join a track that led us down through farmland heading towards the sea in a north westerly direction.
With Kenidjack Farm on our right hand side we then reached a path that forked right, ignoring a path to our right, we continued in the same north westerly direction and on to Kenidjack Castle Settlement and the SWC Path. In terms of miles this is a relatively short walk but this next section takes quite a bit of time and effort but the views make it worthwhile and memorable. We then turned left and followed the SWC Path down the valley before walking back up the other side taking in this awesome landscape and truly beautiful coastal scenery. Turning right to continue along the SWC Path towards the Cape Cornwall Lookout Station.
Continuing along the SWC Path we passed the Ballowall Barrow Chambered Cairn until we reached a sharp right hand turn to continue along the SWC Path where we turned left to head back towards St Just. Turning left again we regrettably joined the road which led us back in to St Just taking the third road on our left at the cross roads and straight across the main road (A 3071) and back to the church some 3 hours later.
The full walk can be found here: South West Coastal Path Circular Walk – Cape Cornwall
If you are looking for great Cornwall walks then I found this one on the Walks And Walking website.
Parking in St Just this circular walking route was a real treat in finding plenty of unexpected disused mines, quarries and buildings walking in amongst the now overgrown coastal landscape. The highlight of this walking route was at Cape Cornwall where we found some sea lions playing in the waves.
An interchangeable day with the weather I donned walking shorts and my favourite long sleeve Bear Grylls t-shirt, stuffed my The North Face jacket in my rucksack just in case it started pouring down and laced up my walking boots before getting started on the 6 mile walk ahead.
From the centre of St Just we headed east past the church to join the main footpath along a track forking left to the New Road where we turned left to reach Nacherrow where we walked straight across the road (B3306) to join a track that led us down through farmland heading towards the sea in a north westerly direction.
With Kenidjack Farm on our right hand side we then reached a path that forked right, ignoring a path to our right, we continued in the same north westerly direction and on to Kenidjack Castle Settlement and the SWC Path. In terms of miles this is a relatively short walk but this next section takes quite a bit of time and effort but the views make it worthwhile and memorable. We then turned left and followed the SWC Path down the valley before walking back up the other side taking in this awesome landscape and truly beautiful coastal scenery. Turning right to continue along the SWC Path towards the Cape Cornwall Lookout Station.
Continuing along the SWC Path we passed the Ballowall Barrow Chambered Cairn until we reached a sharp right hand turn to continue along the SWC Path where we turned left to head back towards St Just. Turning left again we regrettably joined the road which led us back in to St Just taking the third road on our left at the cross roads and straight across the main road (A 3071) and back to the church some 3 hours later.
The full walk can be found here: South West Coastal Path Circular Walk – Cape Cornwall
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