St Michael's Mount May 2014

Porthleven May 2014

Porthleven is nearly back to normal after the devastation of the storms.  such a pretty place!

Portreath, and the coastal path May 2014

I can never get tired of Cornwall. summer or winter, a walk across the beach, watching the waves is always exhilorating !

China Clay Museum

 If you are on your way to the eden project, make a detour to the china clay museum.  The museum is on the site of the old china clay pit and is a fascinating look into Cornwall's industry.

Looe to Talland Bay - Sunday 4th September 2011

The three mile walk ( 6 miles if you return) along the Cornish Coast path from West Looe to Talland Bay takes in some spectacular views along the way.
Starting from West Looe which can be accessed over the bridge at Looe from the Plymouth direction and turning immediate left and following the road up the hill.

Looe

Pass this church and on up the hill to West Looe

West Looe

Hannafore Point with Looe Island ahead

View from Hannafore Point

Steep steps up the cliff to view Looe Island and Looe and beyond in the distance

Portnalder Bay

Hore Stone

Looe island from Hore Stone

View of Talland Bay

Talland Bay

Coastal route

Mount Edgecombe classic car show - Sunday 7th August 2011

An event which attracts hundreds of people.  Weather was forecast to be bad, but it held off til late afternoon when the heavens opened briefly.

View of Plymouth

The private Earl's garden

Mount Edgecombe house and avenue

Trevone to the lightboat station

This was a very hot day, and all sensible people were sunbathing, surfing and relaxing!  However, the scenery is outstanding as I hope you will agree:

I spy the Lifeboat Station!

Harlyn Bay and Motherivy Bay

Lifeboat station

'What ARE you doing??' says Dave 'Reflecting on my lot' I say