It was another bright start here in Cornwall this morning so we made the most of it and got out early. We parked at Poldhu Cove and walked along the coastal footpath to Church Cove and Gunwalloe church which is on the beach, well almost.
Church Cove and Gunwalloe Church
The sea looked too inviting not to at least have a little paddle - it was cold but ok once my feet went numb!
Cold and clear.
We had a look round the church, St Winwaloe, which has been on the site since the 15th century then walked on along the coastal footpath, taking in two geocaches and failing to find one.
St Winwaloe Church, Church Cove - there were some fantastic old slate headstones in the churchyard, some dating back to 1832, still very easy to read (despite the very fancy writing) as the carving has lasted so well.
Looking towards Gunwalloe village and Porthleven in the distance.
We saw and heard quite a few birds, most of which were small, brown and warbling - small birds at a distance I find difficult to identify as they all look the same!
This one we have just looked up is a female stonechat - we think!
However, swallows I can identify and they were swooping about near a particularly smelly farm. We also nearly trod on a very feisty fat caterpillar on the footpath - I didn't know they could fight back when you try and move them to safer ground - well this one did - I've never seen anything like it!
Don't mess with one of these!
We walked back along the same route still in glorious sunshine - coats off no less - back for a trip to buy food. Nearly 4 miles walked.
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