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A diary of walking the South West Coast Path from St Ives to Newquay. Part of a series of blogs from Demelza Cottage as the owner walks all the Cornish Coast Path. Demelza Cottage is a farmstay in central Cornwall. A good base from which to explore the north and south coast.

A useful diary about walking the South West Coast Path starting from Lands End to St Ives. The author lives in Cornwall and owns Demelza Cottage, B&B and self-catering accommodation in central Cornwall which is well-placed for picking up the path on the north and south coast.

It is virtually impossible to explore the best bits of Cornwall without having to navigate a lane or two. The adventure is made even more perilous by the seemingly comfy vegetation, behind which lies a few tonnes of Cornish granite. These Cornish hedges are pretty unique, a combination of stone walls and hedges, they are the highways of Cornwall’s abundant biodiversity, forming a patchwork landsc...

Whatever the weather in Cornwall, it's best to be prepared. Cornwall is green for a reason. The county has the most amazing, lush landscape all year round, and this is what makes it such a beautiful place to visit, but you can be sure that during part of your stay, it will rain. If it doesn't you have been truly lucky. There is a saying I've heard here in Cornwall. Rain before seven, clear by el...