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So the schedule is a bit all over the place as I have the family here and can be ferried around a bit: My rest day was not a rest day so trying to knock a few miles off whilst I have the transport and the motivation. If you ever go anywher on holiday, check…

Up bright and breezy, and a nice poached egg awaiting at 07.30 thanks to Phil, who was a Matlow but is now a cushion plumper (His words). The Navy, and I imagine all of the services get in your blood, Phil went to the Falklands and served for 44 years, his passion for it still…

So it was back to me on my own today, having worn out my two companions from yesterday, they were on their blistered toes back to leafy Surrey first thing. The path takes you on a walk around Plymouth, much of it dockland, but also with some fantastic historical significance. The Navy still has a…

So my two companions for the day were surprisingly bright and breezy and in the breakfast room early for a good start. A visit to the local shop was not in the itinerary , but we were soon walking up the path from the hotel. A very interesting section of the path today, with varied…

So the first day on my own for a while and I set off after thanking Iain for his excellent company over the past three days wit h a spring in my step. A downhill start from the quirky but lovely Talland Bay Hotel, meant only one thing, I would be going uphill very soon,…

After a pleasant evening spent with my now fully recovered nephew, Jamie and Iain, Thursday morning saw us departing early from Sandy Toes the lovely accommodation run by Carla. Jamie was heading back to the smoke, and Iain and I had what we thought would be a fairly long walk, including a ferry at Fowey.…

An overcast Wednesday morning on Mevagissey quay side saw Iain and I meet my Nephew Jamie, who had attempted to take the path on in the opposite direction yesterday, and found that it is not a simple walk. However, revived fit and raring to go we set off out of the lovely working port, with…

Day 34 saw me departing from the very pretty fishing village of Portloe, with a new walking partner. Iain Newman, is a seasonsed “trail” walker and completed the SWCP 15 years ago, he is also one of the inspirations for me taking on this challenge. The weather forecast was mixed to say the least, so…

I do beleive that rest days are necessary, but the further down the path you travel the greater the desire to get out again. So kicking heals a bit today, in a lovely hotel, The Lugger, in a magical setting in Portloe. Sam departed at 06.30 this morning, which was 40 minutes after the fishermen…

So today started with an early breakfast with my youngest son Sam. We made it to the first ferry out of Falmouth to St Mawes, yes this is part of the coastal path, and then straight on to the little ferry that takes you to a place called Place. A magical start with a flat…