Cornwall’s Tin Coast is located in West Cornwall, stretching between Pendeen Lighthouse and the iconic Cape Cornwall seven miles to the south. In 2006, this area was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site to mark the significance of the landscape, which played a pivotal role in the 18th and 19th centuries when copper and tin mining was a booming industry.
“I learned that there isn’t a ‘right’ way to walk the path apart from what’s appropriate for each person and their circumstances.”
Along with lovely weather comes not so lovely stuff like troublesome ticks, blood sucking horseflies and prickly plants such as brambles and thistles (where many of these little nasties like to hide). Below is some advice on what to look out for and how to prevent getting bitten or stung whilst out walking.
I have walked with family, friends and alone; each were special in different ways. Family – this was something wonderful to share, and in years to come we will have built memories together. Friends – I have never laughed so much despite the baking sun or thick relentless mud. Alone – it felt amazingly liberating, calming and rewarding.Â
In this guest blog, South West Coast Path Association Trustee, Local Rep Volunteer and all-round sign-interpretation guru Lucy Daniel sheds light on how to read signs that may at first glance look a bit confusing. Over to Lucy:
In this guest blog, Vi shares her decision to fundraise whilst walking the SWCP over a 4-year period, altogether raising £20,000.
The South West Coast Path 