With its gorgeous coastal landscapes and a wealthy Celtic heritage that has impressed writers and poets for hundreds of years, it’s no marvel those that journey to Cornwall are mesmerized by this historic land. Cornwall beckons and enchants adventurers, and that is precisely what occurred when 9-time WT traveler Mary Chaffin and her husband, Jim, launched into our Climbing in Cornwall journey. Every day provided thrilling experiences, with new sights and adventures that left them each in awe. Mary shared some fantastic photos of their hikes and explorations with us.
Day 1, Might 8
We met our Journey Leaders, Karen and Richard Bell, and the remainder of our group on the Bodmin Parkway Railway station. After checking into our resort, we took a stroll across the quaint fishing port city of Padstow, visiting the oldest home, St. Petroc’s Church, and the WWI memorial.
Day 2, Might 9
Immediately we set out on our first hike from Boscastle to Tintagel. There have been plenty of ups and downs alongside a slim path that led us by way of inexperienced pastures blooming with colourful flowers. The wildflowers right here had been lovely—gorse, pink and white campion, thrift, and bluebells to call a couple of.
We noticed the Forrabury stitches (strip fields) and dry stone “Jack & Jill” partitions throughout our hike.
After the hike we toured Tintagel Fort (stated to be the birthplace of the legendary King Arthur) with a neighborhood information. Later, we drove to Port Isaac the place the present Doc Martin was filmed. We took the ferry again to Padstow, the place we loved a wonderful dinner at Rick Stein’s Seafood Home—a scrumptious meal! 
Day 3, Might 10
Immediately we hiked from Constantine Bay again to Padstow alongside the Celtic Sea. It was an extended hike, however an exquisite day, with blue skies stretching so far as the attention might see. We considered the Padstow lifeboat home at Trevose Head from each angle. From right here, you would see colonies of sea birds dip and dive off the shore from Mom Ivy’s Bay.
Day 4, Might 11
Tracing extra of the Celtic Sea, we hiked from Porthcothan Bay to St. Ives with dramatic views from the cliff. A nineteenth century legend says {that a} large Bedruthan used the seashore stacks as stepping stones for a shortcut throughout the bay. You possibly can see them completely positioned within the sea like a row of dominos. We had lunch at Jamie Oliver’s scrumptious restaurant, Fifteen, that overlooks Watergate Bay.
After lunch we drove to St. Ives. Karen ready a scrumptious picnic of wine and snacks that we loved on our strategy to see the “Vicar of Dibley” on the lovely Minack Theatre. 
Day 5, Might 12
Immediately began with a tour of the Levant Tin Mine. It was wet and chilly, including to the paranormal really feel of our explorations. We had a picnic lunch of Cornish pasties. We then hiked from Sennen to Land’s Finish—the westernmost level in England.
Day 6, Might 13
We hiked from Lamorna Cove to Porthcurno. Richard and Karen acquired us began by singing “Lamorna,” a preferred Cornish people track. It was an exquisite hike with sweeping views of the coast. We had a picnic lunch at Porthcurno Cove. After lunch we hiked on to Porthcurno, a captivating fishing village, and toured the Telegraph Museum highlighting the crucial (and extremely secretive!) communications operation throughout WWII.
Day 7, Might 14
We stopped in Truro to view the Cathedral on the best way to the Misplaced Gardens of Heligan. From the gardens, we walked to Mevagissy the place we loved ice cream earlier than persevering with to Fowey (rhymes with Pleasure!) for the following three nights.
Day 8, Might 15
Immediately, a few of us hiked from Polperro to Poluran alongside the English Channel. Others did a hike from city and a tour of the chapel in Polruan. Our hike was fairly misty, giving the hilltops a halo of fog as we walked alongside the path. The views had been nonetheless spectacular.
Day 9, Might 16
Immediately we hiked from Fowey to Polkerris. A spotlight was seeing Menabilly—a residence of Daphne DuMaurier and the setting for her e book Rebecca. We had lunch in Polkerris, then took the “Saints Method,” a stunning pilgrim’s path utilized by Christian vacationers making their means from Eire and Wales to Brittany and the European mainland. Then we headed again to Fowey, the place we ended with a implausible dinner earlier than saying farewell to Cornwall and all its wonders.
-Photographs and textual content by 9-time WT Adventurer Mary Chaffin, Climbing in Cornwall.