The curious case of the missing hole! Portscatho, Cornwall circular walk

[@carolinetilbury8787]

Just watched your video about walking to portscatho and then getting to Gerrard's church, I thoroughly enjoyed it thank you ever so much. Keep doing what you do best and this is definitely one of them. 🎉😂🙏

[@lindacourtemanche5550]

Boy is so happy. Such a great digger. I agree the ocean and sky are beautiful on the day of filming. Very nice walk today. Thanks for the history of the area.👟👟 🐕🌊

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

You're welcome! Sarah :)

[@ianpearson8567]

We just love watchig you both on your walk's, if you don't laugh, you have not lived.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Life is too short! Sarah :)

[@JoannaLouise200]

I'm a huge fan of Wycliffe, and love playing 'spot the location' when watching. The episode you referenced is probably one of few I've not yet seen. Just love old churches ~ fascinating anecdotes to be found in memorials, often testaments to wonderfully eccentric individuals. A joy to watch doggie digging on the beach (in his element!), and more gorgeous sea-glass finds! The sword, needle & feather found in the pub fireplace is an 'apotropaic' ~ a concealment to ward of evil spirits/bad luck (all objects with a repellent pointy end). It's a folklore tradition stretching back centuries as fireplaces were deemed a weak point in the home where evil sprits could easily enter. The owners of the pub should carefully put them back...just to be on the safe side!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

That is such an interesting comment and really adds to the video. Hopefully the new owners are aware of its importance now, and will respect the sentiment! Sarah :)

[@JoannaLouise200]

@@CornishWalkingTrails Call it serendipity/instinct but you two so often seem to home-in on something unusual/fascinating during your pre-planned walking trail ~ that's why I love following CWT...many surprises! That particular trio of objects was a rare one ~ the most common 'charm' object found secreted away in old houses (under floorboards, attics, in walls & staircases) being a single shoe.

[@bernicebest]

As you say Sarah a Stunning walk to Portscatho, I have never been there, the former smugglers cove beach looked inviting, but inaccessible, wise not to go down all the way Sarah, always best to send Andrew first! What a beautiful little chapel and the history behind it, it’s amazing what you two Intrepid traveler’s come up with! I watched “Wycliffe” religiously, I thought Jack Shepherd was a cool 😎 dude back in the day, and I remembered the property they used for filming also the episode, at Gunwalloe Cove, so I had been to Portscatho after all! had to smile when Andrew said he hoped no one was watching him lingering and looking behind refuse bins, only me and several thousand happy viewers!! I wonder who filled the hole in 🤔 it’s a mystery, I agree Sarah Shoot indeed! It’s weird how Andrews camera died filming the Seals 🦭 maybe they have heard all the Seal jokes! 🥴 thanks for a very entertaining outing, looking forward to your next one, “👌” 🤗👋

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We had a lovely message from the pub, saying that the hole has been plastered over on the outside but is still a feature inside! We must take a look soon! Sarah :)

[@bernicebest]

@@CornishWalkingTrails Mystery solved, thank you 😊 as you say you must take a look some time! 🤗

[@melindacheeatow3324]

Love this video, love your walk and loved seeing the seals. thank you.

[@cynthiastogden7000]

A treat this morning. Thank you.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Wonderful! Sarah :)

[@margaretrotherforth2346]

Thanks for a great video once more, you have already made my day, ready to face anything now. Thankyou Sarah and Andrew for making me smile and feel good. X Margaret

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Our pleasure! Sarah :)

[@helenbosworth627]

Love 💕 this video off Wycliffe loved that drama 😊 . Andrew jokes so funny 😂 made me laugh .Great video love seeing the seals in the sea popping up. . What a beautiful little church stainless window little paths along the coast . Good the pub still going be a pub made my morning seeing this video lift me up thank you Sarah and Andrew 😂⛪️

[@annspires1654]

Thank you for a little taste of Cornwall for a Friday morning. Wonderful video as always. Ann x

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

You are so welcome! Sarah :)

[@carolinetilbury8787]

My son and myself go too stay for our 3 week holiday in Portscatho. This is a fantastic place that is so accessible for traveling around. The only thing I would recommend is people with walking difficulties should have the advantage of a car, as the Very Steep Hill from Gerrard's too Portscatho is very steep, even with people that haven't got walking difficulties find it very steep and difficult and tiring. Gerrard's and Portscatho are beautiful. 🤗🌻☀️

[@denisedeighton4810]

Hello Sarah & Andrew - thank you for your walk from Towan to Portscatho it was great - one of our regular walks but brought to life by yourselves. We can t wait for the Royal Standard to open following renovations. We're so pleased you enjoyed the Chapel - I m the property steward & our small congregation are passionate to keep it open for worship & for visitors & walkers like yourselves. Keep up the good work - Denise 🤗😍🔆

[@lenorechurchman-davies4969]

One of my very favourite places ever. Many thanks for the tour! Yrs, Lenore

[@derekjoyce8996]

Hi both yet another great video lovely walk ...Julie loved her painting xx

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Glad you enjoyed the video and so lovely to know Julie, loves her painting! thank you, Sarah :)

[@cebusapella9125]

Nice video, Sarah and Andrew. Lovely part of Cornwall. One of my favourite walks is to park at Porth and walk round St. Anthony Head. Remember going down that way when there was a minke whale washed up on one of beaches near Portscatho many years ago.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Oh dear, thankfully that doesn't happen too often, Sarah :(

[@AngelShona1]

Love you 2. You lift us up. Thank you. Xx 😃

[@billturner3202]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. We score it a 10. 😀

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! Sarah :)

[@sallydingle321]

Ahhh..a definite ten for me...not much to rival Portscatho as a destination...even in the depths of winter 👌. Fascinating info as usual and loved the finds in the fireplace wall in the old pub. One of your commenters mentioned it was to ward away evil spirits....hope they put them back then eh 😋😁🙏🐾💝😘

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Yes, very kind to share and such a lovely comment that adds to the video!

[@bookprincess612]

😱 A scary-mystery-foggy Crime Video 😆😅. Loved and enjoyed it ❤

[@theresacurran4012]

Wonderful walk Sarah and Andrew thankyou I really enjoyed, the information and history was great , beautiful harbour as well

[@esthermorrissey1454]

A very relaxing walk - well that was my opinion sitting in my arm chair ha ha!! I love the stories, the humour and really appreciate the fact finding you do in your research on all these lovely video’s. Pressing my ‘subscribe’ button was the best thing if did - just to get the reminder to make a cup of tea and settle down to one of your entertaining video’s for “free.....” I knew so little about Portscatho & lived in Cornwall all my life. Thank you.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah :)

[@gabischmidt2753]

Thanks for the great video. Cute seals bathing in the sea at the end:)). You have already made my day.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We were so glad to see them, they looked like they were having so much fun! Sarah :)

[@allanfettah4686]

Absolutely love these videos. Pre-Covid-19 we came to Carbis Bay, St Ives or Sennen most years from 1986. Our children grew up loving these holidays and it was a home from home. We've had to shield completely since 3rd March 2020 because some of the family are completely immuno-compromised. Can't see an end to it. 😭. These regular videos help to keep me sane, so many, many thanks for them to both of you. Long may they continue. 👍

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Poor you! Such an ordeal! I started getting a bit crazy after just a few weeks. Fingers crossed it all wains with the summer months, Sarah :)

[@allanfettah4686]

@@CornishWalkingTrails Thanks so much to you and Andrew. I hope that you are both keeping well - and your spaniel. We have a King Charles Spaniel, Louie, who is my daughter's medical assistance dog. He's amazing and we only have to mention Cornwall and he goes crazy. Obviously missing England, as he was born I Wellington. Not quite Cornwall (!) but we always pointed it out to him on the way down. A ex-workmate now lives back in Truro but said he had more of an affinity to us in Wales. PS - Can you tell Andrew I like his sense of humour. 😄. Stay safe.

[@judybee]

Aaaah, I see Mr. Scrumptious is back this week (sorry Andrew, I'm referring to The Brown Doggy!)....will he ever find what he's digging for I wonder?! And to end it all, two inquisitive seals popping their heads up. What more could you want on a Friday morning after a 2hour visit to the Doctor! Certainly cheered me up anyway! We had a weekend in Norfolk in November & saw the seals in abundance at Horsey Beach where they have their babies at that time of the year. Fab stuff. I have all the episodes of Wycliffe on the Tivo. Will have to look this one up! Loved Wycliffe. Your vids are always an antidote to the madness of the world. Special times. Love them. x J x

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

I hope you found the episode and enjoyed it - great to re-live some of those old dramas. A bit of Doc Martin nostalgia tomorrow! Sarah :)

[@colinbaker3415]

Just what we've come to expect from you guys. Stunning scenery ,a digging dog, sea glass, seals ,churches, a pasty bench ,a filming location and a few curiosities . 9.5 not enough Andrew puns !

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Oh dear! Must try harder! Sarah :)

[@martynlejeune5191]

Thanks guys for such a lovely walk. I always look forward to your adventures in such a beautiful part of the world, even in the winter months. Keep up the great walks. 😀👍

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! Sarah :)

[@SpanishEclectic]

Such a fun adventure, with a bit of everything you are famous for. The view into the Pub demo secrets was extra special, but I loved it all. Winter walks by the beach, and poking into local legends are two of my favorite things. There is the "Sunny Jim" cave with The Cave Store above in La Jolla, CA, as well as two infamous derelict Edwardian period beach cottages. Both have intrigued me since childhood. Seals, sea lions, cormorants and pelicans have taken over the big rock nearby that is now a nature preserve. Beaches a world away from each other, but the feeling they give is the same. So busy these days, so sharing your beach walks is a treat indeed. Cheers! :)

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

How lovely! Stumbling over a ruined building sometimes feels like you are the first to discover it in years, I always get excited to think about the stories it could tell! Sarah :)

[@Dujfjfo]

another lovely video as always. so glad to see a new video in my feed on a Friday. i must take a tripover to Porthscatho soon, you've inspired me ☺️🥳

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Have fun! Sarah :)

[@julianbeesley5059]

Happy Birthday Dolcie ! 🙂

[@judychaffin5534]

It's called Breakneck Beach, the one that was a little bit of a struggle.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Oh lovely! Thank you! I can see why it has that name, quite a drop down, although I'm sure there are plenty that make it look easy! Sarah :)

[@AnnieWarbux]

What fun!!🤗

[@richardgeorge8612]

Lovely bit of mizzle there 😀

[@jpcwetzel]

Love your videos. Do you have a video on recs for gear, like boots, jackets? Planning some walks out in Cornwall in a couple weeks.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We don't do gear reviews, there are plenty of people offering that sort of content though, Sarah :)

[@jpcwetzel]

@@CornishWalkingTrails Thanks. You all are wonderful. Have a great day!

[@clivemacken552]

What’s the difference between ports and porth at Newquay? Happy new year to you both

[@Twisted_RC]

You walked past my house 👍

[@chrisvandome4553]

Could everyone please note that they should try and stay well clear of the seals. They get stressed very easily. They don't even like being stared at. Please respect them.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

I think we did respect the seals, Sarah :)

[@chrisvandome4553]

@@CornishWalkingTrails I am sure you did Sarah. It was more for the increased number of people that come to see the seals after seeing posts like this.

[@johnbyrne642]

So it’s not the book about fly fishing then 😂

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

LOL! Sarah :)