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Day 7: A rest day!
Once again we have been upgraded to a more luxurious room! The reason – our radiator wasn’t working, and I only complained because I knew I would need…
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Day 6: Perranporth to Newquay
Today was cloudy, but mild and no rain! The terrain has been very varied – we left Perranporth at low tide, to walk along the two mile beach,…
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Day 5: Porthtowan to Perranporth
Our fifth day was one of wall-to-wall sunshine, and for the first time we realised that packing sun lotion wasn’t a mistake! We really missed Otto’s constant chatter…
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Day 4: Gwithian to Porthtowan
Finally feeling much better, I was almost reluctant to leave Loggan Lodge: certainly worth the 10/10 we gave on the booking site. From room facilities, to breakfast to…
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Day 3: St Ives to Gwithian
Today started badly: perhaps the fish chowder last night was a mistake, as I had a gippy tummy! After numerous trips to the bathroom, we went to Liz…
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Day 2: Pendeen to St Ives
I have heard it said that the second day on a long distance walk can be the toughest, but we have walked the Cornish coastal path before and…
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Day 1: Lands End to Pendeen
Alfred Wainwright famously said ‘There is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing’, and this was proved true today! We were delighted to be joined by…
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Day Zero
After a very busy week – me with our lovely grandchildren, and David working until the 11th hour – we set off on our adventure. I had packed…
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Two weeks before we leave
Our train tickets from Southampton to Penzance were purchased two months ago, hoping that the train strikes will be over before we leave on Easter Monday! I have…
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Walking from Lands End to John o’ Groats
About us: We (Carol and David) are septuagenarians who love walking and are planning to walk LEJOG, setting off in April. Some of our friends and family think…
WALKING WITH GRAMPY 