Hello Dear Reader
You’ll not be surprised to know that these are my favourite shoes. I hate being motionless or trapped indoors and feel that part of my day should always be spent being physical and even better so if that’s outside. A good pair of walking shoes or boots are an essential part of my ‘wardrobe’ and if you are looking for some cheap but good walking shoes then Lidl have THESE on sale this Thursday with shoes from size 4 upwards.
As I like to encourage people to get out and get active, my recommendation for another free day out in Cornwall is the nature reserve at Golitha Falls near Dobwalls in Cornwall. Some of the paths are flat, some hilly and some are a hands and knees scrabble. My inner child loves to climb mossy banks and scramble down almost impassable paths or even skid and slide to the bottom and just remain up right when I get there. It’s a short walk along the River Fowey as it descends towards Two Waters Foot. It’s deep enough for swimming in the summer but always remains icy cold.
You’ll need proper walking shoes if you’re tramping about in woodlands.
Typical of me, I always have to lead from the front and expect everyone to keep up with me!
The ‘falls’ are further on but I decided to sit and feel the spray of the water.
It’s a magical place.
Me, needing to run around a bit!
Me, needing to climb a bit!
And yes, that is the path out of the valley to the top of the woodland. It isn’t as steep as it looks.
When you visit Cornwall, get off the tourist trail. Get to the nature reserves, moors, cliff paths and find the real mossy, dark and mysterious Cornwall. It isn’t to be found in a tea room or gift shop.
Over to you. Who else got out and about on Bank Holiday Monday? Who else put some miles on their books? I’m a great believer that any problem can be rectified with a good walk? Anyone in the South West up for a bloggy meet up and ramble of a few miles?
Until tomorrow,
Love Froogs xxxxxxxxxxxx
I walked this morning. A brisk one because it is very cold and windy here in Herefordshire.
Boots are ready by the door for tomorrow.
I just walk by the banks of the River Arrow. Otters can be seen if you are very quite.
Dianne - Hereford
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Me me me! I want to ramble about in the dark and mysterious bits of Cornwall. I'll add it to my bucket list for a visit home to the UK sometime in the next 5-10 years!
Meanwhile I walk locally in the parks and wetlands scouting gators and roseate spoonbills!
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Would love to be out in the fresh air more but I have bronchiectasis and asthma so have to be careful when temperatures are low and the wind is strong. Just hoping the cold easterly wind will abate as we have so many places near our home where we can walk including Kew Gardens, Richmond Park, Bushy Park, Crane Park, along the River Thames.
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Hello froggs, where do you get your energy from you make me breathless just reading this article , you live in such a beautiful place , we dont need exotic holiday places when we have such gorgeous places to visit in this country , I love yorkshire too , That and Cornwall are my two favorite places in our beautiful country.
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Logo looks like you are having there frogs. We are lucky as we are near the coast, the lakes,north Yorkshire and the Durham dales. And we love going for long walks as well. All we need now is the nice weather and that it would top it off
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Your walk looks lovely and yes, very magical in places. I am totally jealous, I have always had a yearning to live in Cornwall.
I walked and walked while I was away for the last two weeks, the fresh air, although bitingly cold does wonders to clear your head and make you feel alive, I love it. Although I am a bit 'wussier' than you and don't like to scramble up and down so much, I really should give it a go though, nothing ventured, nothing gained 🙂
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We did Cardinham woods. You have to pay for parking but then it's free. Accessible walks, picnic area, park, woodland. Lovely
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Hi Sue, I'm a big kid at heart and just like to get out and play. I also like jumping over streams, landing in mud and tree climbing. I love a steep traverse and love to pick out my route and go for it. Great glute work out as well as core strengthening
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More reminiscences of the Lake District, the parts most visitors never see.
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More reminiscences of the Lake District, the parts most visitors never see.
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Thanks froogs, I shall look this up and plan to get there sometime this Easter holds.I'd like it to warm up a bit though - or at least for the wind to drop! Royal William yard and devils point was freezing today!
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I love Golitha… fab walks and great adventure for kids! We have spent lots of time in there Gruffalo hunting!
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We usually go stone circle hunting when we're in Cornwall. Cheryl Straffon's books are good but you need to be backed up by OS maps as her co-ordinates can sometimes take a while to find. My hubby thoroughly approves of me searching for quoits or holy wells as none of them are anywhere near shops apart from the occasional tea room. We always take a packed lunch and usually end up in the Fish and Chips cafe in Penzance for tea after a full day's hunting in West Penwith. So far I've flagged up 41 of the 130 or so sacred wells in Cornwall after 15 years of searching. Quite a few more to go.
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We love it there too,but have not been for a long time. Maybe it's time for a visit.
Rosezeeta.
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I live in the United States. All our State and National Parks have something special to offer. We love to walk/hike in the off season. The local state parks are free and there are few on the trails as it is cooler weather. We each carry a small backpack in case the weather changes and catches us off guard and I never leave home without the camera. Your area looks lovely.
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Thanks for the tip! At some point we are planning a trip to the UK and I like to keep adding Interesting Places to Visit to our list.
Cheers
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Mr Sans and I went for a bush walk on Easter Monday (as we call it in Australia - Bank Holiday is a different day). We started at a beautiful spot which was full of picnickers. On the track there was only one other couple. It seems if people can't drive straight to the spot they want to sit, they aren't interested. Yes, the walk was step but the air was cool and the views great. I couldn't believe no one was using the tracks. Still, I was glad because it is so much nicer being in the bush without sight or sound of other people.
I agree with you - a walk helps you deal with issues. Also, after a walk, a cup of tea from the thermos tastes so much nicer.
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