By Cherry Bird, Somerset Walking Club’s Programme Secretary
A delightful weekend was had by all at the Whipsiderry Hotel in Porth, just outside Newquay. We were treated to the warmest of welcomes from owners Lisa and Andy and the most wonderful gourmet food, courtesy of Rob, the chef. What’s more, the weather held good and we were able to offer and complete walks of different lengths and levels of challenge each day, to cater for all tastes. Naturally most of us headed for the coast path, which is truly spectacular along this stretch, with fantastic views and jagged rock formations. On Saturday the longer distance walkers opted for the strenuous 11 miles from Port Isaac to Rock, starting with some seriously steep climbs and ending along the sandy estuary of the river Camel, while those who prefer something less demanding took the coastal bus to Carnewas and walked 6 miles back to the hotel. On Sunday, the longer walk was 11.5 miles from Treyarnon back to the hotel, while others chose either a circular inland walk or coast path from Treyarnon to Carnewas.
Somerset Walking Club 