Sat 24th April - Day 8, Delabole Point to near Boscastle (14 miles)
Sea mist over Port Isaac |
There was some early morning sea mist but it cleared away after an hour or so.
Trebarwith Strand |
I had a break at 10:30 when I got to Tintagel and stocked up with provisions: rolls, cheese spread (instead of butter), ham slices, bananas, small cakes, tins of stewed steak, beans and custard (some for my cereal in the morning).
Old Post Office, Tintagel |
Wandering around Tintagel, being a tourist, I realized I didn’t have my walking poles in my hands, luckily they were still standing outside the Spar shop. I had never used poles before this trip but they make a huge difference and take a lot of strain off the legs & knees.
Boscastle |
I revised my plans for the day, the next campsites were 3 and 12 miles away, and I didn't fancy doing 12 more miles up and down in this heat.
I got to the campsite at Lower Pennycrocker Farm at 16:00 and got a much needed shower, the facilities were basic so I hand washed my clothes and laid them out on the grass to dry. I took them back in at 20:00 still damp so I'll have to hang them on the back of my rucsac tomorrow, more excess weight.
Well I have survived the first full week, only 10 more to go, my right leg is still aching but the blisters seem okay. I only did 13 miles today and I could do with a Roman Road to walk along for a change.
118 miles completed.