SWCP: Helford Passage to Maenporth

 

Just a diddy one today, after working remotely from the apartment. Strava appeared to conk out for a bit shortly after I started walking (hence the straight line on the route above) and the true distance was 5.7 miles, which took 2 hours. Elizabeth very kindly dropped me at the start point, the Ferryboat Inn in Helford. It was a real treat of a walk - loads of variety and lovely views and places of interest.

There are two unique sets of gardens along this stretch of coast - Glendurgan Garden and Trebah Garden. I think I saw the back of each as I walked along the coast path. 

An old schoolhouse near the Ferryboat Inn

Beautiful flowers everywhere. 

There was loads of this stuff on Monday and today. I think it's Lady's Mantle.
It fills the air with a honeysuckle-sweet scent.

Wild primroses flourish here - this hillside was covered in them.

Near Mawnan Smith, looking across to the Helford peninsula

Nearly home - Mawnan behind me as the evening sun filters through

A beautiful little area of planting just by Hotel Meudon.
These leaves become absolutely giant by the summer.