Feelling fully refreshed after a night at the Combe Barton Pub (which is highly recommended - very comfortable and excellent pub food) I set off on the next leg to Boscastle. A little brighter at first and a fresh cooling wind. This view is across the beach at Crackington Haven.
Out to the headland - Cambeak....
...and the gently undulating coast path.
The view back.
A few minutes later and the initial brighter sky had gone and the visibility wasn't so good - High Cliff is the dark cliff in the centre of the photo.
Through the landslip area above Strangles Beach.
Looking back and down to Strangles Beach.
Upwards to the top of High Cliff - the highest cliff in Cornwall and as I peered towards the edge I was surprised to see these - either a rare breed of cattle or large wild goats? The two in the middle were rutting and they joined heads with some force!
Looking back at High Cliff
On around Gull Rock - dramatic coastal scenery.
I took the optional higher route around Beeny Cliff and in front was the last headland to Penally Point.
But first you have to go down around the waterfall and back up the other side - I counted 189 steps!
This is the final stretch of gently undulating path to Penally Point - there is farm shop and cafe here if you need a break.
A look back to the valley and little waterfall. By now the sky was brightening up again...
...as I descended into Boscastle...
...with the very pretty harbour.
This stretch was 8 miles long and I completed it in just under 3.5 hours. A bit easier than yesterday!
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