ON our drive over Bodmin we stopped off at the Kerdroya labyrinth. It's not much 'exercise' but a very pleasant place to be restful, or, admire the skill of the Cornish hedgers.
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| The labyrinth isn't fully walled as yet, but enough is to give a clear impression |
As before, I ran to Flushing a number of times and we walked towards Helford passage twice and around The Lizard.
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| The pontoon at Flushing was a popular spot for children to swim |
Last year I didn't find a suitable opportunity to visit the Via Ferrata attraction just outside Falmouth. So I made a point of going there early in the holiday while the weather was favourable.
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| The site is a reclaimed quarry and offers opportunities for climbing and water activities |
I've had an interest in this since 'accidentally' being on an engineered trail in Austria nearly 40 years ago - without a harness. I'd also read about them in Italy when I'd been learning about the mountain forts built in the Alps a hundred years ago. I'd thoroughly recommend this as a half-day activity and was pleasantly surprised how much confidence I had in the engineering, as someone who professes to be afraid of heights!
I also took an evening boat trip which included stories, and history, of the local coastline. The springtide allowed the ferryboat to venture further towards Penrhyn than is usual although it did disrupt some other part of the excursion.
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| Falmouth harbour was welcome after a few hours exposed to the sea breeze |
Once again, I very much enjoyed the extended holiday period and wonder why I never thought it possible whilst working. Conversely, I suspect that I won't want to return to Falmouth next year, mainly because the paths are limited by the many river estuaries and a number of country estates that hinder route planning.
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