Carnon Downs : Day 3 (Easter Sunday pm)

After sheltering from a short, sharp hail shower at Old Kea Church we headed back to the campsite via Porthkea and Playing Place (fab place names in that part of our County!!!).

Paddy was completely worn out when we returned to the motorhome and promptly fell asleep!





Another brilliant weekend away over! Until next time.

Carnon Downs : Day 3 (Easter Sunday pm)

After leaving Cowlands Creek we took the public footpath (the VERY MUDDY footpath) to Coombe, also on the creek. Paddy seemed to enjoy this part more than Michael & I !!!!!

From Coombe we took the road (no mud at last!) to Old Kea and the ruins of the 15th century church. There is now another tiny church built on the same site, which is still used for regular church services.

Carnon Downs : Day 3 (Easter Sunday am)

We awoke Sunday morning to rain..............and lots of it!!! After a leisurely breakfast and a read through the Sunday papers it had finally stopped, so we decided to walk along the creek. Our first stop was the little village of Come-to-Good, where there was a thatched Quaker Meeting House. We then passed through the little village of Penelewey. We were tempted to stop at the pretty thatched pub, the Punchbowl and Ladle, but somehow resisted the temptation!!!

Next stop was Cowlands Creek, a little hamlet at the head of the creek.

Carnon Downs : Day 2 (Easter Saturday pm)

On arrival into Truro we headed for the magnificent cathedral. We obviously couldn't go inside because of our four legged friend but it's looks wonderful just from the outside. There were people everywhere, buzzing around in the chilly wind!

After a mooch around the indoor pannier market we headed for Tourist Information to find a doggie friendly pub for lunch...........and to get warm!!! After 2 coffees and a hot meal we were ready for the 4 mile 'trek' back to the campsite.

We followed almost the same route and met some bovine friends on our return journey!

Carnon Downs : Day 2 (Easter Saturday am)

We were up early Saturday morning to some sunshine and the occasional snow flurry! It was still really windy and bitterly cold but we decided to 'tog up' and walk to Truro via the National Cycle Path (No 3). Again this was via, some small country roads, through pretty villages, and along the old railway track into Truro via Newham. It was quite muddy in some places but Paddy seemed to particularly enjoy the walk!!!!

Carnon Downs: Day 1 (Good Friday)

The Easter break came early for us all this year. There had been all sorts of weather warnings in the press but as we had booked our campsite back in October 2007 we decided to hit the road, whatever the weather!!!!

We headed off down to Carnon Downs, a little village approximately 3.5 miles outside Truro, on Good Friday morning. After arriving late morning, we were given a pack of walks, mostly direct from the site, by the campsite reception. After we had pitched up we decided to head for Devoran, another small village on the creek. It was a round walk of about 4 miles, down country roads, over stiles and across muddy farmland - and in some cases very muddy farmland!!!

On arrival in Devoran we found the village pub (bonus!), where we sat OUTSIDE in the Spring sunshine (sheltered from the howling wind!) and enjoyed our first pints! We also saw the first bluebells of the year along the creek side. I'm sure March is VERY early for bluebells????