- Day: 1
- Started at: Land’s End (from Sennan)
- Finished at: North Inn, Pendeen
- Miles: 12(+1) (Sennan to LE)
- Miles from Lands End: 12
- Duration (incl breaks): 7hours – 10am to 5pm
- Trig points visited: 2 (SW354313 & SW363337)
- Ales imbibed: Tribute and Proper Job
Slept well which was a bit surprising, given I’ve had a bit of a nervous tummy for a day or so, with the big day looming. Woke at 8 and lazily packed up, some cursory research informed me that Lands End wasn’t going to be ‘open’ until 10am. And I wasn’t going anywhere until I’d got the obligatory photo taken and my verification form stamped. Adrenaline was pumping as I was filling in the form and my brain was jumping all over place as I tried to remember my own address but I managed!
After a warm, two handed handshake from the photographer at the sign accompanied by well wishes, I was off! At last, it feels like aeons ago that I made the decision to walk the length of Britain and it was finally happening. That adrenaline was still flowing as I headed off and barrelled along for the first 5miles – classic case of starting out too quickly! I soon slowed down.
I took a quick detour to England’s one and only Cape; Cape Cornwall. (I refreshed my knowledge with the correct definition; ‘a headland at which 2 seas converge’.)
Then it was on towards the many mine shafts of Botallack, Levant and Geevor. In the heat of the full sun I was grateful for the cool sea breeze but still applied ample sun cream. I was feeling the difference between my usual wild camping camp and this pack. This pack is definitely heavier. I think I’ll soon be taking a serious look at my kit and jettisoning non-essentials. But, but, but I need it all, hmmm.
I’ve finished up at my target for the day; the North Inn, Pendeen which has a camping field out the back. No sign of any blisters but a few sore joints. Time for a shower, dinner, a stretch and then an early night me-thinks.
My Walks 
Good job Lucy!
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Oh what a lovely day for it Lucy! Good luck for the rest of your trip. Hope you manage to sort the bag issues!
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Awesome!! I on the other hand spent this Monday at work in front ofa computer madly spinning plates…. keep nature definitions like Cape coming!! Bon voyage : )
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Oh dear… 😟 . Will do! I’ve seen lots of bird life- buzzards, kestrels, curlews and a stonechat plus many others that I can’t quite identify. Hope your week at work is improving.
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Great to see this in my feed. Lovely north Cornwall. Please also report on the quality of the Cornish pasties and cream teas you’ll encounter.
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Uhm, I’ve somehow managed to get by on just one pastie and no cream tea, but I’ll be sure to do something about that when I take a break. I have had a couple of delicious ice creams though!
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Lovely to meet you today whilst walking my 4 little ‘trip hazards’between Portreath and Porthtowan. I’m quite envious. Have a blast and don’t forget to try the ciders!!
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Nice to meet you too, I wish I could’ve taken one of your dogs with me! I hope you got home before the worst of the rain. Good point, I will try a cider or 2!
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If you need any friendly support or rescuing while in Cornwall please get in touch. I’m still envious but I don’t think my dogs would want to walk quite that far.
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