Day 31 – Porthtowan to Holywell Bay 22.4.13

Break with tradition in that our morning rail meeting point is at Bristol rather than Exeter on slightly later trains than previously. However, still time for a pasty in Redruth before returning to The Unicorn – which is simply our starting point rather than a place of refreshment on this occasion. Some rain in the air, and the path from Porthtowan round St Agnes Head and on towards Perranporth, whilst easy, is very bleak, going past and through disused tin mines and quarries. Bit of beach action at Perranporth, but still pretty dull weather wise as we continue along(side?) Perran Beach towards Holywell and the St Piran’s Inn. We’re the only guests there, and whilst the owner/manager is welcoming, it’s probably fair to say that he has a slightly inflated opinion of the place and of his menu. It’s not bad, but not wonderful. However, like the Penellen, it has the huge advantage of being very close to the path, so we’ll be able to start early tomorrow.