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

Roseland Peninsula

I have some lovely photos of this walk that I would like to share with you.
By crossing via the King Harry Ferry, you get to The Roseland Peninsula and drive as far as you can until you reach a small car park.  The walk takes you round the coastal path and is described in the AA 50 Walks in Cornwall: Walk 29.

King Harry Ferry

View across to St Mawes on the right

Porthbeor Beach

Me trying to look enthusiastic!

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Porthbeor Beach

 The sight of Porthbeor Beach is tantalising so you have to climb down the steep steps to walk along the sand.  After a rest for lunch, the steps seemed even steeper back up to the top. Then walking inland, you find St Anthonys Church and then a view of St Mawes and Pendennis across the water is breathtaking.

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Mount Edgecombe via Cremyll Ferry

We caught the 10 15 Cremyll ferry across to Mount Edgecombe and started our walk by turning right behind the pub, and walking around the headland. We found the walk delightful as we walked around the coast and came across some hidden coves and harbours.  Walking across a road and up through a wood, we arrived at Maker Church.  From here, the footpath took us to Kingsand where the sun was shining and the pub beckoned.  After a slow half ( hic) we continued our walk towards Mount Edgecombe park, where a host of golden daffodiles swayed in the breeze. The walk was 8 miles long.

Approaching Mount Edgecombe



The Cremyll Ferry



Don't jump Bob!!

An obeliske??

Beautiful little secluded harbour

Empacombe House  ( very desirable property)

Kingsand

A lovely window box

Kingsand

The Devonport Inn  ( menu looked very inviting!)

Walking along the sea shore towards Mount Edgecombe

Drake's Island and Plymouth in the distance

Daffodils a plenty!

A small summerhouse in the grounds

The Orangery

The view of the Big House through the avenue

I've included a map to show the route.  We picked a good day and the 8 miles didn't seem so long!