SWCP - Day 7 - St Ives to Pendeen Watch = 15 miles - July 13th, 2015

The guidebook wasn’t lying. Today’s walk was severe. This was due to the very rocky terrain and over 1000 metres of ascent combined with wet boggy sections. We had to scramble over rocks and boulders and tried to attack the route all day long. We set off at 9am, after the best Cornish  breakfast yet – and hiked non-stop until 6pm. This was a very remote and rugged stretch of coastline with no facilities or services so we were prepared by having purchased sandwiches the night before. We encountered bits of mist and drizzle but overall the the day was overcast with very gusty winds. Having said all that, the scenery was spectacular with vistas only seen by walking the path. We are in the Trewellard Arms pub, having dinner and lots of wine to try to  numb the pain of our aching feet!

Near St Ives harbour

St Nicholas Chapel, St Ives

The Granite Fingers, Wicca Pool

Francine and todays's terrain

Boulder field we had tro traverse