Forget Porthemmet - give me Porth!

Today was as warm and sunny as a day in July. I was sunbathing outside in a bikini - in October! This morning I went for a stroll along the cliffs with a friend who lives up the road from me. I took this picture of Watergate Bay in all its glory. In my opinion, […]

Newquay - Padstow hike along south west coast path

A couple of friends are in town this week and today we hiked from Newquay to Padstow. Although it is only 13 miles by road, it is almost twice as far via the South West coastal path, as the way meanders in and out of the coves and beaches.

We decided to leave the path at […]

A trip down Blackberry Lane

I want to show you some of the countryside and views surrounding where I live. Today I went out blackberrying along a route that I also use for running. First up, this is where I live - in the sand-coloured block of flats on the right, above the beach. It used to be a hotel […]

Surfing in Sennen and hike to Cape Cornwall

Just got back from a long weekend in Sennen, a coastal village between Land’s End and Cape Cornwall which has excellent rock climbing and one of the best surfing breaks in the area. It was supposed to be a climbing trip but it turned into more of a surfing trip! I went down on Friday […]

South West coast path hike (Newquay - St Merryn)

When I awoke this morning to warm sunshine and a brisk breeze it seemed the perfect opportunity to do some hiking along the South West coast path. I headed north towards Padstow which, although only a 13-mile drive away, is nearly twice as far via the cliff path because it meanders around each cove and […]

Taking it easy

I have taken to wandering down to the beach of an evening. There is something very pleasant about feeling the sand between your toes and the water lapping around your legs. There’s always something to look at, whatever the weather, and the sea and sky are never the same two days running. Porth faces directly […]

My first outdoor climb

Today was a big first for me - my first outdoor climb. I have been climbing on indoor walls for about six months, so I know some basic technique and how to belay, but that’s about it. I got a phone call on Friday night from a guy I met at the local climbing wall […]

The sun is back

The sun has come out! It is still rather windy and not particularly warm for the time of year, but the plucky Brits were nevertheless out on the beach in (small) force, determined to enjoy themselves. Armed with windbreakers and tents they took to Porth beach with bucket and spade. The surfers were also out […]

Sunshine and showers - from London to Porth

This describes my mood as much as the weather, on Monday 2 July, my last full day in London. The day began sunny (in all respects) as I hit upon the idea of going with my mother to the Anthony Gormley exhibition Blind Light, about which I had heard good things. Serendipitously, it was half […]

The perfect storm

When it’s windy and rainy in the city, all you want to do is stay inside and have a nice cup of tea. But here in Porth, it’s way more exciting to be out on the headland watching the sea churn and the waves dash against the rocks! If this is what it is like […]