Steps to Heaven

Once again, the better blog wins. Neil has already posted his version of today's trip to North (ish) Cornwall however I'll add my own account of a wonderful day out. We set out looking forward to the day, the sun was out, the golf clubs were in the back and the stomachs were preparing ready for the legendary Jacket spuds.

I was looking forward to the drive as the A30 had recently been improved so it was motorway all the way from Bodmin to Indian Queens. I didn't count on a 30 minute stopover in Dobwalls though. Next time I might go through Launceston (that's the original and correctly pronounced Launceston, not the the one in Tasmania).

We arrived at a beautiful Bedruthan. The tide was out with the rocky stacks and cliffs rising majestically from the glorious golden sandy beaches. We took a walk along the cliff top towards Mawgan Porth, amongst the wildlife gorse and heather, which was picture postcard perfect in every way. Now this we will miss very much. We did spend quite a bit of time en route taking photos, especially of a golden plover who wasn't freaked at all by our presence and posed perfectly for some great shots. She was still there posing when we passed by on the way back. There were plenty more birds around. Seabirds such as gulls, kittiwakes and cormorants on one side, and smaller birds such as linnets and stonechats on the other.




Afterwards was the much anticipated lunch - I have never tasted a better jacket spud and probably never will. Enough said.. We took a post lunch stroll down the dozens of steep steps and on to the beach, dipping our feet in the surprisingly warmish water and watching the waves gently roll in.



Later on we summoned energy (via a very nice blackcurrant and clotted cream ice cream) for a round of links style pitch and putt at Holywell Bay. I am yet to find a pitch and putt with such excellent views and also in such great condition. The greens were better than a lot of proper golf courses where you pay dozens of pounds to play. We all enjoyed that - Véro did stray off the fairway and found some bunnies in the process so she was extremely happy!



The 19th hole is great, with the same views over the bay and the sunset. Add to this the customary pint of Doom Bar (well half for me) and the day was topped off. Well not quite - the final hurrah was some tasty fish and chips in nearby Cubert from a chippy called 'Asalt and Battery'. Oh what a perfect Cornish day out.....