Day 24 – Porthleven to Penzance 23.10.12

According to one of the guidebooks, “This is an easy stretch and could be undertaken by anyone able to cross stiles and walk along a beach”. Our translation of this to “Even your granny could do it” proves to be somewhat inaccurate, more because of the rough nature of the terrain than its steepness. After a number of picturesque coves, two or three believed sightings of St Michael’s Mount prove to be illusory, but we eventually get there – or at least to Marazion on the coast, from where the walk to Penzance is indeed granny friendly, principally along a cycle path. After crab sandwich and postcard admin, John and Ben catch the train (the 14:00 in case you’re wondering) while Gary waits in Penzance for Sal and Tom