Yet another glorious sunny day today, and we decided to visit a nearby National Trust property, Trengwainton Garden. Unlike some of the other National Trust properties, this one was fully dog friendly, even to the extent of supplying poo bags and dog treats!

There are multiple walled gardens, each with a different theme.

After which, it was time for a break:

We just had coffee!

Then more gardens:

At the top end were the house and views to the sea:

We returned by a different route:

An excellent visit.

Another fine day today, much warmer than yesterday (in some ways, too hot for walking…). We decided to explore some of the local ancient monuments that litter the nearby moors.

Rocco found a good way to cool down:

Not quite large enough for him… Unfortunately he then found some mud to roll in, so he looked quite dirty for a while.

We struggled to find the path to the first monument, but a quick word with the local postman and a short walk along the A30 solved the problem, and we were back in the bracken.

Eventually we reached Boscawen-un, a large stone circle.

A good spot for a beer and a bit of lunch.

We then retraced our steps back across the common, and after a problem with a totally blocked and overgrown footpath, headed to Carn Euny, a large ancient settlement, first stopping in the shade for the rest of our lunch.

Occupied from the Iron Age through to the late Roman period, it’s a village of surprisingly complete house outlines. Including some underground chambers, which Rocco enjoyed.

An interesting day.

It was a short drive from our cottage to Cape Cornwall (on the Western coast). Good views as we approached:

After a chat with a very helpful lady at the car park, we booted up and set off along the South West Coast Path.

We stopped for a geocache just off the path, but decided it involved too much climbing!

Later on, we stopped to look at a large barrow:

Even further on, we turned off the coast path to head into St Just.

Parts of this were quite a struggle, but we eventually made it to a dog friendly pub for lunch.

Next to the pub was an interesting bakers

These are meringues in the window.

Out of town, the path passed many old workings:

And eventually Cape Cornwall came into view.

Rocco had rolled in a cow pat earlier, so needed a swim in the sea to get clean:

Finally, we walked around the Cape:

And back to the car. A good day!

We’ve now settled in to the second cottage (which really is in the middle of nowhere), and even better, the Tesco driver managed to find us, so we have some food to eat!

Not sure about some of the local footpaths though:

Maybe it is there somewhere…

We moved out of our first cottage this morning, and spent the day at Godolphin, a National Trust property on the way to our second cottage.

The only part of the property that isn’t dog friendly is the house, so we did this in shifts. The house dates from the 1400’s, but is now primary a “holiday cottage”, albeit with a dozen or so bedrooms. All tastefully done as you would imagine.

The gardens were nice, both formal and a bit wilder.

After a break for coffee, we made some sandwiches and went for a walk up Godolphin Hill.

We found a nice shady spot for lunch.

And continued upward.

The views from the top were extensive, including both the north and south coasts.

We took a different path down, past a small quarry.

And then dropped down to the river for Rocco to cool down.

A nice day.

Another National Trust property today… Trelissick is on a peninsula on the River Fal (from which Falmouth gets its name).

Lovely gardens, but no dogs allowed, so we did them individually. During Tina’s turn, Rocco and I went on the “Woodland Walk” around the estate.

This included a small beach on the River, so Rocco was happy.

Further on was the King Henry ferry across the river.

And even further on, an enormous ship was moored in the river.

This was one of the best National Trust estate walks that I’ve done!

We returned here tonight: a lovely walk through the fields – excellent beer and food!

And a lovely walk back in the sunshine…

We explored the east coast of The Lizard today, starting at Coverack, a pretty fishing village.

From there we followed the coast path up the hill to Chynhalls Point.

Rocco and I tried to find a cache there, but it involved too much scrambling for dog safety!

We spotted a nice beach the other side of the outcrop, so headed there instead.

Rocco enjoyed swimming in the waves, and Tina had a gentle paddle.

Then back to the village for a beer.

Note the wild nasturtiums growing by the side of the path.

Next, we drove to Porthoustock Beach. Not quite as scenic, but nice to park the car on the beach.

Rocco enjoyed his second swim!

Then on to Porthallow Cove – nice but rather full of seaweed, so Rocco splashed in the rock pools instead.

And then back for tea…