TraceysTrek

Best bits: photographs at Land’s end, arrival of Bridget

Worst bits: rain and mist this morning

Distance: 17.3 miles

It was misty and raining when I arrived at the lighthouse this morning. As I started to prepare my breakfast a face appeared at the window. It was Jim, an ultra runner who was interested in what I was doing. So we had breakfast together.

Jim’s colleagues were out in the rain marking the route for a race tomorrow. I met them along the way and I followed their route, marked with piles of saw dust, for most of the morning.

The first part of the morning took me through the ruins of many old tin mines. it was quite atmospheric in the mist.

After a while the weather improved enough to strip off my waterproof trousers. Then on to Cape Cornwall which looked very dramatic on my approach.

There were many signs warning of the dangers of old mine shafts. There were many entrances to mines along the path.

The sun came out and the wind picked up. This made for some dramatic sounds of the waves crashing against the rocks.

I got my first proper view of Land’s End. Not far now.

I bumped into Lorraine and Michael and chatted to them as they had more high viz on than me.

The main event today was the arrival at Land’s End and a photograph by the signpost. Kevin was the photographer today and did a grand job. The signpost was personalised and Kevin managed to also add 5000m to the sign.

Then off for a celebration. A Cornish cream tea was in order. It was a shame I didn’t have anyone to share it wit.

I had to carry my photographs and certificate for the remaining 6 miles this afternoon. I’m glad it wasn’t raining.

The sun stared to drop in the sky creating silhouettes.

On past the Minack theatre, down the steep drop to the beach and the final slog to meet Bridget.

Finally I made it to Treen where Bridget had just arrived too. We went back to collect Priscilla then on to Penzance for the evening. We couldn’t resist getting a pizza.