SWCP Day 25 Lizard Point to Porthallow 4K

[@debsbennett5632]

Really enjoying watching these

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

I’m glad you are enjoying them.

[@elinaranes4357]

Great video as always😀

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

Thank you Elina 😊

[@johnywaffle1365]

I think you're a natural at this Paul. Some lovely views there and I'm sure the aches and pains are worth it . 👌

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

Haha cheers Mr Waffle. Yes no matter how much I ache at the end of the day, I’m always eager to get going again the next morning.

[@rossmcdade4146]

Another fantastic video. Well shot and informative. Best wishes.

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

Thanks a lot Ross.

[@oneworldsomanyadventures]

Loving your videos. Glad you mentioned the poles. We did the first section of minehead to porlock weir and will be doing day hikes over the summer and will definitely now be taking poles with us.

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

Ah yes I wouldn’t be without them. They make a huge difference to the exertion on my joints and provide a bit of extra stability on those descents.

[@TravellingTorunn]

Brilliant! And lovely to see this beautiful area where I walked in the very warm July. Makes me remember the walk better. I must say you walk really long stretches at the time!!! And I couldn't agree more about the part before Coverack. I seriously considered taking a taxi to Porthallow once we reached Coverack. St. Ives to Zennor is a walk in the park compared to this. But after a rest and a Coke at the Lifeboat House, we were fit for walking again 😄 Thank you 👍😊

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

I just follow the itinerary in the cicerone guide book which is quite tough some times. It’s amazing how restorative sitting down and having a drink can be.

[@TravellingTorunn]

@@pilgrimpaul7798 yes, a little rest can be amazing. We are really conservative ourselves about being true to the path and we follow it on the Komoot app where I have plotted it before we start. If in doubt we also check with the OS Map app and Google maps. This year we had to do a small diversion on Dennis Head (just north of Gillan creek) due to some cows and a bull obstructing the path. But no other shortcuts 😄😉

[@philstrong7812]

Great video as always Paul, congratulations on reaching the half way mark.

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

Thanks Phil. Still a long way to go!!

[@andrewlunn]

Great to hit the half way mark.... enjoy the second half, hopefully you are well into that by now

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

Yes it felt like quite an achievement. I have got as far as Plymouth now. The videos for this are on the channel.

[@andrewlunn]

Cheers @@pilgrimpaul7798 - I've been watching more and am almost up to speed. I'd like to walk it myself one day but I feel like it'll be a 10 year project to tick all the miles off. And maybe one day when I have the time, I can smash it out in a month or two all in one go. Keep up the good work and sharing your journey

[@captainplanet1576]

These Lizard videos are making me jealous.

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

I’m jealous that you still have this section to do!

[@captainplanet1576]

@@pilgrimpaul7798 Cant wait for it. Can't wait to see your videos for the sections we have already done. Hopefully it doesn't take you 18 months to finish.

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

Once I get to Plymouth I’ll get some done a bit quicker as close enough for day trips.

[@PrincePlanet-ee5hn]

Inspiring!

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

You have it all to look forward to.

[@stewarthollingsworth200]

Hi Paul ,,Stewart from Wiltshire,,hope you’re doing well,,just to let you know I got back Monday afternoon from my coastal path walk ,,Minehead to Padstow Saturday from shocking none stop rain the path was treacherous in places last part off the walk was port Gavern to Rock then ferry across to Padstow got the bus to bus to Bodmin the next day got National Express home to Wiltshire two weeks as you know you have done it yourself,,Hartland quay’s to Bude killer Crackinton haven very tough ,,but one off the last legs Trebarith to Port Gavern wow ,,that was steep and the decline’s just as bad not east but it’s not supposed to be any way Paul thanks for all your help hopefully one day meet up with you for a talk ,etc I will be back next year ,to carry on from Padstow to where ever 😃maybe another 2 weeks all the best Paul Stewart Devizes wilts 🏃‍♂️⛺️👫👍

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

So glad you got some good walking in Stewart. I thought it was tough around Crackington Haven and the climb out of Trebarwith Strand was crazy steep. You will have the bug for it now Stewart and you will be counting down the days u til you can get back.

[@stewarthollingsworth200]

@@pilgrimpaul7798 Hi Paul cheers,,yes been a bit down last several days after the walk ,feel don’t know what to do with myself at time ,,will go back in the next 6 months hopefully and carry on from Padstow,,and do another 2 weeks thanks for all your help Paul keep your great videos coming even my girlfriend watches them all the best Stewart Devizes Wiltshire 🏃‍♂️⛺️👍👍

[@LoveSundays]

Fat apples I check out that place when I stayed at Porthkerris divers

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

Really friendly people with a good cafe on site. You should go there.

[@pauldimbleby6800]

another great video Paul very informative one day I might reach the half way point

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

Ah thanks Paul. We are all on our own journey and one step at a time we will get there at some point.

[@portisheadjumpropeclub2276]

Love your videos man. I am walking Penzance to Falmouth in Sept and watch your videos for information and to prepare myself

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

Ah thank you, nice to hear. Have you walked Minehead to Penzance already?

[@portisheadjumpropeclub2276]

@@pilgrimpaul7798 hi mate no I have done Minehead to Combe Martin, Falmouth to Plymouth, Weymouth to Poole and a few day sections here and there. Trying to join them all up. I wimp out a bit and arrange air b&bs on route as close to the path as possible instead of carrying camping gear. Have you completed the whole path now ?

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

@@portisheadjumpropeclub2276 ah you’ve made a good start. I enjoy the camping, carrying the kit isn’t so enjoyable though 🤣 No I have only got as far as Plymouth. Must get back out soon.

[@theglumhiker2881]

Really enjoying your journey Paul, great footage providing great memories. Covering good mileage as well, fair play. Shame you only have one day left on this trip. Atb.

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

Thanks 🙏 If I ever do it again I think I may shorten the days slightly to give myself more time for exploring and swimming etc. I’m committed now though to following the itinerary in the Cicerone guide book. Spoiler alert - I went back to the path within about a fortnight, so the videos will continue for a bit longer.

[@theglumhiker2881]

@@pilgrimpaul7798 Excellent news. Look forward to viewing them. That cicerone itinerary is a bit brutal. I took 49 days and nearly died on a daily basis!

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

@@theglumhiker2881 that’s good going. By the end of most days I’m am ready to collapse!!

[@donnabayliss3717]

Brilliant video Paul … I did this walk yesterday … I must admit I did rhe sculpture park section but got lost so didn’t find the sculpture park 🤣… then ended up rejoining the original section so do some of that and the bit I did do was awful ! Plus I missed the half way marker epic fail ! Falmouth to Portloe tomorrow …

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

I think lots of people do miss the marker. You’ll have to drive there one day to get a pic beside it. I found Falmouth to Portloe quite tough, especially the last couple miles.

[@stewarthollingsworth200]

Hi Paul ,,first of all,congratulations on all your walking over the last year and so,,I am new to KZbin,,but I have watch lots of your videos on S W path walking brilliant,,myself I am 68 I am doing the SWPath in mid July,,i am doing Minehead to Tintagel hopefully over two weeks and maybe a bit more ,,Paul what I wanted to ask you could you recommend a campsite in Minehead for one night ,,travelling from Devizes Wiltshire via Taunton ,to Minehead,that would be great if you could Paul ,,well done once again Stewart..ps I have done about 15 sections of the coastal path in Cornwall over the last 8 years ,,but not in one go cheers 🏃‍♂️👍👍

[@pilgrimpaul7798]

Hi Stewart. Thank you 🙏 I can’t wait to get back out and continue my walk. I didn’t camp in Minehead so I wouldn’t know which ones are good. Looking at the map there is one called Minehead Camping and Caravanning Club Site. It looks to be one of the closest to the start of the coast path. Another option would be to spend the night before you start at the campsite in Porlock it’s called Sparkhayes. You could then catch the bus to Minehead in the morning to start your walk and leave your tent at the campsite all set up for you when you finish your 1st day. I hope you have a great time. Give me a shout if you have any other questions.

[@stewarthollingsworth200]

@@pilgrimpaul7798 Thanks Paul that’s great idea…I was going to do it In August but someone said it will be a nightmare because off school holidays so changed it to July 9 start really looking forward to it I will keep in touch Paul once again your videos were brilliant so impressed with you and your fitness take Paul all the best Stewart if you ever come to Wiltshire look me up some great walks in Wiltshire 🏃‍♂️👍👍