I’d had a couple of weeks off walking in order to try and give some rest to my feet and the Plantar Fasciitis that I was struggling with. I had managed to calm things down a bit and I was felling a bit better, aware though that I had holiday booked in Snowdonia on the horizon. Time to test out the feet somewhere with plenty of stopping, views, things to see and a bit of a walk. The coastal path was chosen through a big town and we decided to make a day of it in Falmouth, somewhere I had never been to before. It’s a lovely town, plenty to see, places to eat and good for a day out. This walk would allow me also to tick off around 3 miles of the coastal path as well, which was a bonus, getting rid of those awkward town sections that need to be done to complete the whole route. One thing that stood out from the day, was the wind. It was blowing a hoolie, so much so that the seagulls preferred to stay huddled to the floor rather than take off. We ambled around the shopping streets and Marina area, heading in to look inside the church and at a record shop, before heading out to Pendennis Point and the castle. It was a lovely day, very relaxed and this has started off the section of the path towards The Lizard. Most importantly I’d managed my feet on the way around and felt more confident having walked a short distance.
Start – Falmouth Pier
Route –South West Coastal Path – Falmouth Marina – Falmouth Docks – Pendennis Castle – Pendennis Point – Gyllyngvase Beach – Swanpool Beach – Swan Pool – Falmouth University – Falmouth Pier
Distance – 5 1/2 miles Start time – Midday Time taken – 3hrs 20 mins Highest Point – Hardly any height at all
Weather – Cloudy to start and very windy. Sunny and warm to finish
The flags were straining in the winds which were blowing easily around 40mph and gusting nearer 60mph or 70mph on this day in Falmouth. This pier is where you will land if you get the boat across from St Anthony/St Mawes, the previous part of the coastal path. To walk the whole estuary would involve days of walking back to Truro and back out, so the boat is the excepted way.Wasn’t easy to stand here facing the wind so we departed sharpish for the shopping streetsMore flags which were hanging on on the main streetThe main church in Falmouth and inside there was a concertWoodwind instruments being played, a lovely church insideIt is a nice placeDown near the marina now, we had a sit and coffee here, and a laugh at the seagulls doing their best not to be blown to FranceFascinating chimney called the Kings Pipe, where the contraband tobacco was burnt, as it says on the signSome large vessels in the docksThe castle at Pendennis is ahead as we head to Pendennis PointBit of zoom to the lighthouse on St Anthony’s HeadLooking out from Pendennis Point across Falmouth BayAnd looking towards the Lizard across Falmouth BayInfo boardWalking along the sea road towards Gyllyngvase BeachA small house on the seafront walk, it’s called Parson Coope’s Chapel and was used as a follyLooking back to Pendennis PointSelfie as we get to Gyllyngvase BeachSwanpool Beach, this was the end of the coastal path section for us as we turn inland.Pennance Point is across the bay as we reach Swanpool BeachLooking out from Swanpool BeachWe walked some roads, passing a cemetery before dropping to pass Falmouth UniversityAnd then back into Falmouth itself and the shopping area. A lovely day out in Falmouth for us both, and already looking forward to the next section of this walk and with the success of my feet, looking forward to Snowdonia. Continuing to manage them as I go along but more confident that I can get through this.
I’ve not explored the town but we did spend a happy afternoon at Pendennis Castle. Fingers crossed you managed your PF through your Snowdonia trip. Look forward to the trip reports
I agree it’s an interesting place and especially remember The King’s Pipe. I spent a few days there earlier this year and travelled on all the different ferries using a “MusselCard” which was very cost effective, and incorporating various walks into my trip as well.
Hope you manage your PF for Snowdonia – I expect you have heel inserts for your boots / shoes and are doing plenty of stretching exercises. The following is an excellent information sheet: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/files/49007Pfasciitis.pdf
Apologies if you already have all the information already!
Yeah its going to be exercises for me on this one, really dislike swimming or anything gym related. But its getting better slowly and the walks I’m doing aren’t too far at the moment.
Looks like a good choice for a walk to try out your recovering feet. I didn’t know that there was a Cornish flag, although, of course, it makes sense now that I do! I’ve noticed of late that the flag of Westmorland is flying in quite a few places locally. Is this sort of local pride on the rise? The flag was only registered in 2011 apparently, although it’s based on older designs.
It feels like it started with the Catalan attempts to get separation from the Spanish. Cornwall has more claims to being Celtic than English. Liverpool certainly doesn’t like England, ever since a certain Thatcher lady wanted to cast it into the Irish Sea. So there have always been pockets in this country that want to be themselves. Can’t imagine Brexit has helped in any way with that.
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I’ve not explored the town but we did spend a happy afternoon at Pendennis Castle. Fingers crossed you managed your PF through your Snowdonia trip. Look forward to the trip reports
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Its getting better for sure
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I agree it’s an interesting place and especially remember The King’s Pipe. I spent a few days there earlier this year and travelled on all the different ferries using a “MusselCard” which was very cost effective, and incorporating various walks into my trip as well.
Hope you manage your PF for Snowdonia – I expect you have heel inserts for your boots / shoes and are doing plenty of stretching exercises. The following is an excellent information sheet: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/files/49007Pfasciitis.pdf
Apologies if you already have all the information already!
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Yeah its going to be exercises for me on this one, really dislike swimming or anything gym related. But its getting better slowly and the walks I’m doing aren’t too far at the moment.
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Very nice. I like the little harbour. It looks like you had some sun 😎.
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Yes a bit of sun which was very nice when we were out of the howling wind 🙂
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Looks like a good choice for a walk to try out your recovering feet. I didn’t know that there was a Cornish flag, although, of course, it makes sense now that I do! I’ve noticed of late that the flag of Westmorland is flying in quite a few places locally. Is this sort of local pride on the rise? The flag was only registered in 2011 apparently, although it’s based on older designs.
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It feels like it started with the Catalan attempts to get separation from the Spanish. Cornwall has more claims to being Celtic than English. Liverpool certainly doesn’t like England, ever since a certain Thatcher lady wanted to cast it into the Irish Sea. So there have always been pockets in this country that want to be themselves. Can’t imagine Brexit has helped in any way with that.
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