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South West Coast Path 2002 - Padstow to Sennen

 • Day 9: Botallack to Sennen
6.9 miles • Distance from Padstow: 90 miles • Distance from Minehead: 256.1 miles • Read today's journal entry
Crowns Shaft, Botallack

Crowns Shaft: These partly restored engine houses are said to be some of the most photographed in the area
Engine houses

Engine houses: These ruins are one of the iconic images of Cornwall
Cape Cornwall

Magical landscape: Cape Cornwall is one of the county's most magical spots - it beats Lands End hands down, and is special to us
Ruined chapel

Through the ages: The ruined chapel at the foot of the Cape
High-visibility landmard

A notable landmark: You can see this chimney, linked to a nearby unsuccessful tin mine, and to navigation, for miles around
Looking towards Lands End

Whitesand Bay: A sunny day, and a gentle walk towards Lands End
More mining remains

More mining remains: An adit in the cliff face
The cliffs above Whitesand Bay

Heather and gorse: This stretch of cliff is a lovely walk
This is the coast path ... supposedly

An unexpected obstacle: We may have taken a wrong turn but... this is purportedly the coast path!
Land's End

Turning the corner: Our first proper view of Lands End
Shingle

Pebbly beach: These rocks at the base of the cliffs mark the approach to Sennen
Sennen beach

Paradise beach: Sennen's sandy acres are legendary
Day 1 • Day 2 • Day 3 • Day 4 • Day 5 • Day 6 • Day 7 • Day 8 • Day 9 • Postscript
1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002: Padstow to Sennen • 2003 • 2004

All distances are calculated courtesy of the South West Coast Path Association handbook and mileages from the relevant National Trail Guides.