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South West Coast Path 2002 - Padstow to Sennen

 • Day 8: Boswednack to Botallack
8.6 miles • Distance from Padstow: 83.1 miles • Distance from Minehead: 249.2 miles • Read today's journal entry
View backwards from Gurnard's Head

Thankfully behind us: The view back down the coast from Gurnard's head
Gurnard's Head itself

The head itself: This rocky coastline continues until Pendeen Watch, and is just as tough as the section behind us
Carn Moyle Cliff

The way ahead: Carn Moyle Cliff and the coastline beyond pictured from the top of Porthmeor Cliff
Stream crossing at Porthmeor Cove

Porthmeor Cove: Sit there and the trolls might get you...
Bosigran Cliff

Bosigran Cliff: One of the more spectacular bits of scenery hereabouts - reminding us why we were doing this
A hard living

A hard living: But no-one's going to fool us with tales of cows who have two legs longer than the others...
Wedged tight

Wedged tight: Fetch the block and tackle, not the bloody camera...
On the way down to Portheras Cove

Portheras Cove: We're closing in on Pendeen Watch now
Pendeen Watch

The next lighthouse: A cursory photograph of Pendeen Watch reflects our rather sour mood
The Enys

The Enys: Rock formation off Pendeen Old Cliff
Geevor Mine

Geevor Mine: What you see from the coast path - but a detour to visit is highly recommended, especially to the café
Mine shaft at Geevor

Mine shaft: Geevor's a museum now, but you can take a guided tour down into a shaft
Ruined engine house

Mining relic: One of many ruins in this area
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All distances are calculated courtesy of the South West Coast Path Association handbook and mileages from the relevant National Trail Guides.