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Canicross, hill-walking with dog, drinking real ales with dog, occasionally camping. With dog.
Cape Wrath to Land's End, Part18
After probably my hardest day on the walk due to weather, worn kit, and just being generally soaked for way too long, I continue from Padstow grateful for a short respite from the rain and wind, but now the main focus is getting safely to Land's End, cutting corners if needed.
Firstly, I just need to get to Newquay where I have a zero-day planned and can dry out and rest a bit, get laundry done, etc, before "the final push."
From Newquay, I enjoy a great day's walking under sunshine and get to see Cornwall in a much happier mood with people having fun on the beaches and the waves.
After a night's camping a little inland at Cambrose, I return to the coast at Portreath, and the walking becomes increasingly easy, but the poor weather returns. Once again, I am grateful to have a place booked at St. Ives from where I only have one full day's walking left on my journey - this feels like cause for celebration, although the pubs and cafes are mobbed with people sheltering from torrential rain!
The next day is drier with mist clearing now and then - and an atmospheric walk along rugged coastline leads me to Pendeen Beach, where I cut inland to refill the flask and enjoy a pint. I visit Cape Cornwall - a memorable moment sitting on the rocks looking over the gleaming ocean.
It's been a long day so I'm tired by the time I arrive at the Cott Valley Youth Hostel, and Andrew and Bella come down from their campsite to join me for a chat and dinner before my final night in the tent.
It's now only 5 or 6 miles walk down to Land's End, which goes quickly even though I'm being particularly careful at this stage! I arrive at Land's End expecting an anti-climax, but Andrew and Bella are there to help make the occasion special and set a celebratory mood by presenting some fizz! And there was another surprise visitor awaiting...
A bit late with this final part as I've been busy trying to settle a rescue collie in the house - really want this to work out! Thanks to all for the lovely encouraging comments as I've posted this series - it's been a long haul video editing (was walking it the easy part!?) but it really did help knowing it was being enjoyed by others, whether they were planning something similar, looking for inspiration, reminiscing about their own past adventures or just appreciating the journey down this beautiful Island.
Firstly, I just need to get to Newquay where I have a zero-day planned and can dry out and rest a bit, get laundry done, etc, before "the final push."
From Newquay, I enjoy a great day's walking under sunshine and get to see Cornwall in a much happier mood with people having fun on the beaches and the waves.
After a night's camping a little inland at Cambrose, I return to the coast at Portreath, and the walking becomes increasingly easy, but the poor weather returns. Once again, I am grateful to have a place booked at St. Ives from where I only have one full day's walking left on my journey - this feels like cause for celebration, although the pubs and cafes are mobbed with people sheltering from torrential rain!
The next day is drier with mist clearing now and then - and an atmospheric walk along rugged coastline leads me to Pendeen Beach, where I cut inland to refill the flask and enjoy a pint. I visit Cape Cornwall - a memorable moment sitting on the rocks looking over the gleaming ocean.
It's been a long day so I'm tired by the time I arrive at the Cott Valley Youth Hostel, and Andrew and Bella come down from their campsite to join me for a chat and dinner before my final night in the tent.
It's now only 5 or 6 miles walk down to Land's End, which goes quickly even though I'm being particularly careful at this stage! I arrive at Land's End expecting an anti-climax, but Andrew and Bella are there to help make the occasion special and set a celebratory mood by presenting some fizz! And there was another surprise visitor awaiting...
A bit late with this final part as I've been busy trying to settle a rescue collie in the house - really want this to work out! Thanks to all for the lovely encouraging comments as I've posted this series - it's been a long haul video editing (was walking it the easy part!?) but it really did help knowing it was being enjoyed by others, whether they were planning something similar, looking for inspiration, reminiscing about their own past adventures or just appreciating the journey down this beautiful Island.
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Thank you for sharing. Seems we had both similar conditions on this trail :D
Real shame about the Forth Inn, Aberfoyle. Such a sad outcome for them, it was a well-loved place and I do miss it
Interesting short way would be to walk to applby railway station from duffon. On to the dale highway to re join the Pennine way in there peaks chanllage nearby the settle railway line through the Yorkshire dales. It would cut of the long walk up and the climb up until you got to gills to drop down to dent valley in yorshire dales park
Thanks for that - you've had me looking at maps and that certainly would have appealed (I've yet to visit the Howgills and taking in Whernside would have ticked a box too)
You had terrible weather, but a great little adventure with Finn. Great photos too - Brilliant!
Thanks, yep treasured, soggy memories made from that trip!
Great video, till the totally inappropriate music started
Interesting comments at the start. I saw a dude wearing a mask at the top of Dumyat in 2020. About as silly as wearing a snorkle, or just underpants and flip-flops. Crazy times!
Mad times, messed with (nearly) everyone's heads. When I did the end2end walk last year covid was one of my biggest worries that would fail it, but even during the walk I stopped giving a toss rightly or wrongly
Belated congratulations on completing your CW to LE journey. An awesome effort and a dream fulfilled. A huge thank you for posting these video diaries - its been fantastic to watch and follow your trip whilst listening to your thoughtful commentary. I have really admired your selflessness and positivity along the way. I’ve particularly enjoyed the SW coast path section, and would love to do a few more sections of that - having completed various elements of it in the past just doing ‘walks’. I appreciated the part on the section out to Zennor when you admitted giving yourself a talking to to concentrate on just putting one foot in front of each other. It’s nearly 40 years since I did my JOGLE - back in the day when I was 18 and a wee daftie! But I can still remember the thoughts (like yourself) of thinking actually it might get done… by the time I had reached Devon. Although not as scenic as the SWC path. You wore out your Mudclaws... I got through a pair of Hitec GPR2 (anyone remember them!) Wishing you the very best in all your future endeavours - and the ultras!
Thanks so much for this lovely post and clearly there was plenty you could relate to from your own past experience. I did not expect to be wearing the same shoes by the end and maybe shouldn't have been but they did the job, all kit was pretty worn by the end and struggling with the wind rain but that just adds to the satisfaction of making it to Land's End. All the best with your future adventures!
Great video.....obviously,youu are very fit!! We went on the Kerry Way at Coad,overlooking Derrynane and trekked into Caherdaniel....great scenery. From there we went on the K.W towards Sneem. This whole area is like a nature reserve for bees,butterflies,frogs,birds and even sheep
It was a great adventure and I particularly remember the changing country smells from the oaks to the bog myrtle. Always meant to go back to race but got a puppy instead 😂 and fitness diminished. No regrets
A fine video, thanks. After doing the Corbett above the mine shed, before Ben Lui, I fancy doing those across the road. There, your video helps. Best wishes!
Glad you enjoyed, its a great day out though I did find the 2nd ascent a bit brutal. I met others doing same group but from Auchtertyre and starting with Beinn Chaorach which might make more sense as an option
@@endorphins479Thanks for your reply. I did those 5 hills at the weekend. They charmed me and gave me a workout. Enjoy your walks!
@@tommybinson great effort! They certainly tired out me and the dog when we did them
I've done a fair bit on long distance hiking, and I'm coming to Britain for the first time to hike the Coast to Coast route this summer. I'm inspired by your statement that short days are better than zero days. I have a tendency to push hard and do big miles, and then take zeros to recover. I think it's time for me to change that approach. Thanks, mate, I really enjoyed this series. =)
What a great trip to look forward to for a first visit to Britain, enjoy! Yeah I can understand why zero days are popular on stuff like the PCT where resupply means hitching a lift off the trail then trying to get back - for practical reasons more than the rest benefit! But two short days instead is more possible in most of Britain (except the Cape Wrath Trail!) and I defo enjoyed that and its benefits more. Atb.
I apologize if you have answered this elsewhere, but whose music do you feature in these videos? It sounds homemade and like it could all be the same artist. Having watched this series from the first episode, it's definitely grown on me over time.=)
I made the homemade background music, hopefully better than wind noise and bits pointless dialog it replaces.
I'm from Oregon, and this reminds me of my trip doing the Oregon Coast Trail. Beauty, dodgy weather, and always the possibility of a pint nearby. Cheers!
Yep I experienced all of that in Oregon on a bike trip! Great memories though.
Scott I’m so sorry for the loss of Finn. They are a part of our family. You were so brave to do this and make this tribute to him to finish your journey. I believe all animals that are capable of giving love go to Heaven, so I know I’ll get to meet him one day. ❤
A big reason for the big walk last year was to come to terms with it and get myself ready to take on a new four legged conpanion. It worked. Memories with Finn always be treasured of course
@@endorphins479 did you get a new dog? It’s a process to get ready.
Yes, didn't rush into anything but eventually got a rescue late last year and he's been fab.
So is there a generally-agreed-upon route for most end-to-enders from this point to Lands End, or does each plan their own path?
It's each to their own, but there's obvious sections most people end up on, e.g. I met one chap that didn't link up to Offas Dyke cos he'd seen it and went more through eastern shropshire way
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing journey. I’ve enjoyed every mile you filmed. Plus a massive thank you too for not having adverts all the way through like so many have these days. I’ve subscribed and look forward to watching more adventures.
Thanks Michelle glad you've enjoyed the walk! Have to be honest it's not up to me about the adverts, not even sure if the popular channels are 🤷♂️, but same with all cloud sevices I guess that's how UA-cam can fund the service and let us post/watch for free
Hi Scott Just catching up with your adventure after a while and glad I’ve caught the end now as I’m waiting for a prolonged drier spell to continue my own journey. I feel like emotionally I walked those last two episodes with you and I thought was that Finn leading you on to the end. Your trip was all some time ago now and I’m sure you have other adventures planned. Thanks for sharing it as I certainly enjoyed watching. I have walked from St Ives to Lands End a couple of times and had one of my best ever holidays in Zennor. I also stayed at The YHA Nr St Just with family and friends along with my brother on a motorcycle trip , sadly my brother passed away shortly afterwards in a tragic motorcycle accident we had a fantastic summer night at the hostel with a bbq and beer yes I remember it well. Anyway to much woffling 😂 ATB Top man Cheers 🍻
Hi Dave, good to hear from you and glad you've got plans for continuing that same journey. Some emotional memories there for you, it must seem lame when I go on about how much Finn meant to me on my journeys, actually big part of the walk was for healing which it did. Not included in the videos are the moments I ended up in tears when getting in touch with a dog rescue shelter and then deleting my application as I knew I still wasn't ready (happened at Kington, Offas Dyke Path, the day after a border collie came running up to me with stick in mouth like Finn). By the time I finished the walk I knew I was ready and now enjoy a wonderful four legged companion (from that rescue shelter) that absolutely loves running with me. I'm looking forward to "shared adventures" once again. all the best mate.
@@endorphins479 that’s so lovely 🍻❤️
Scott. Thank you for sharing your journey. I watched every episode and you are just a kindred spirit and remind me so much of my late husband Marty. I cried when you got to the South West Coast Path and at the end. Your emotions and demeanor changed so much on this journey - did you see that? Do you have a website or email contact? Thanks again. I truly loved the whole journey. And BTW my dog’s name is Finn.
Well done getting through all those, yes I did feel a change when I reached Somerset and S.W.C.P., lost the happy go lucky attitude and became a bit driven. Weather had a say in that too. Defo a healing process going on after losing my Finn and was only ready to rescue a new 4 legged conpanion after. No website just occasional posts here of walks and runs in nice places. Hope you enjoy the Kerry Way this year it's a beautiful and varied walk to look forward to with nice colourful villages to rest at along the way 👍
@@endorphins479 actually I felt that you had more joy at the end. Opening up more. It was great to see the healing that happened.
Absolutely amazing so far, going to watch all your videos. The views are amazing. Also got a notepad. Vaseline for the feet. Trying to see what shows you have on....
Glad you're enjoying, I was fair lucky with the weather to get all those views, though May is a good time in NW
@@endorphins479 shoes sorry. Not shows...
@@garethtowers they're innov8 mudclaws (fell-running shoes)
I have a pair of mud claws. Would have walked that far in them having a thin sole. X talon would probably suit me more but it's always interesting to know what people are comfy with. Seal skin socks ?
@garethtowers mudclaws were overkill from the Great Glen South to the end. I would have happily and more comfortably walked in pegasus trails, given the dry conditions
I completely understand your decision to make a goal. My husband passed away last year and we had done so much traveling and long distance hikes together. My daughter and I watched your Kerry Way video and we are doing that in June. Once I made that decision, my whole outlook changed and I got excited about being outdoors again. Can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos. ❤. Glad to see you’re walking instead of running. 😊
So sorry for your loss. On a much lesser scale can relate to how having a goal changes the outlook as I was in a total mess after losing my dog in 2022 and found I couldn't look forward to anything anymore. Later that year I decided I needed to switch off from everything and embrace what makes me happy, in 2023 I walked from Cape Wrath to Land's End never putting pressure on myself to get there (well at least the first 95%!) but just to indulge in a simple act that I knew I would enjoy. And be stronger for it. Take care.
@@endorphins479 losing a pet is just the same as they are a family member. Was it your black and white dog? I’m so sorry! Looking forward to watching the videos!
You did a great job with this! You’re no slacker! I’ve only hiked the Kerry and am coming back to repeat this summer. It was great to see the familiar trail. Congrats on completing it.
That's a lovely thing to look forward to. Am doing a lot more walking than running these days, but enjoy it
Really enjoyed this 2 parter. Just found your channel as im doing the affric kintail way with my lab in april. Currently binge watching your CWT to lands end 😊
Brilliant! What a nice walk to look forward to with your lab. The route's improved since I did it with Finn too - you don't need to walk along the roadside before dropping to Cannich. Ahh the weather was crap but happy memories with Finn. All the best
Folks say Inov8's don't last... yours certainly did! Fantastic achievement Scott and brilliantly filmed 👌
Thanks mate. Tbh I have the original innov8 mudclaws (half the price as they were competing with walsh pbs) and still use them, outlasted all the more recent ones at twice the price. Dunno what's changed (the originals didn't have the graphite thing but outlasted the graphite thing)
Thank you so much for sharing your inspirational journey. I thoroughly enjoyed your videos and you have encouraged me to get out and do more. I walked the Wales Coast Path in 2018, I think you'd enjoy that. What are your plans?
Thank you for posting Rob and glad you enjoyed and want to get out and do more, though if you did the Wales Coast Path you probably do loads already! Yes I am interested in doing that, especially after hearing about it from Adam Brown. No big walk plans at moment, enjoying my new canine companion and running again. All the Best
I noticed that you weren't wearing traditional hiking boots. What did you wear and were they better than leather boots that I've always used?
I guess it's personal preference - when I started fell running years ago I used trail shoes and got used to them - it didn't seem to make sense to go back to boots when walking unless snowy or very wet. Feet and ankles toughen up through years of running and have to be OK with often having wet feet. Not everyone's idea of comfy!
Well done Scott ,,fantastic performance and achievement,,I did 200 miles my self last year ,,same time as you were down there Minehead to porth cothan nr Ne Newquay the Rain was terrible 🌧️back in June 2004 for another 200 plus ,love it yes it’s tough in places but’s that’s part off any coastal path ,,well done just one question Scott what weight did you carry in your pack ,,all the very best for the rest off your walking years ,,take care Stewart Devizes Wiltshire 🏃♂️⛺️👍⛺️
Thank you Stewart and obviously you can relate to that weather certainly made a test of it. I was 14kg weight at Cape Wrath carrying 6 days food, got it to about 11kg - tent 2.7kg itself. Most would go lighter and wildcamp more I know. I was happy though
@@endorphins479 Takecare hope to see your next treks 👍👍
Great videos, been in lots of your places, now 70 and just a bit too old for it now but I'm going with you in my heart.
Thanks Moray Rambler, it's surprising how much variety and contrast there is on this walk hope you enjoy the rest of the videos
I went back and watched them all from the beginning - an epic journey and an achievement of a life time!
Thanks, definitely a once in lifetime walk for me. And well done getting through all those videos (twice)!
Hi, really enjoyed your videos of Affric Kintail way. Can you tell me if the path is obvious the whole way please? Thanks.
Hi! The signposting was really good from what I remember - there was one section I didn't enjoy having to walk along to road verge down to Cannich (it wasn't too busy but wasn't the best walking), they might have fixed that now hopefully
Just checked on walkhighlands - they have definitely replaced the road part with new paths (which I'm sure will be freshly signposted) so it's a much better wall than when I did it. Enjoy!
That was a tough day in the rain.
And the head wind! Morale knocked a bit and defo had to work for the miles and was grateful to get to camp and some comforts to stay positive
That was a fine episode Scott, really enjoyed that. So nice that you stop to look at things on the way, not rushing too much, enjoying local hospitality. So glad I have not binge watched. Certainly appreciate the effort you put in making the videos to share, because it’s obviously not for money with the limited views. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of your journey. Many great personal memories brought back in seeing your journey.
Thanks Robert, I was trying to make the walk more of a "holiday" than an endurance challenge hence stops etc. The videos I get pleasure back from sharing the journey knowing like-minded folks get something out of it, and more selfishly I have log to keep the memories
Congratulations! That was so enjoyable to watch, thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you, Frank, and you're very welcome!
Hi Scott, sorry to say I have only just found your channel, so impressed so far. Just finished watching this journey and what a journey you went on, it was captivating viewing and I enjoyed every minute of it and will definitely watch it again. Loved your attitude to it, the filming, the way your friends joined in and your love of a pint or two. I will start working my way through your back catalog of videos which I’m really looking forward to. Hope you and your family had a great Xmas. Cheers Glyn.
Hi Glyn please don't apologise its always lovely to know others are getting pleasure from sharing the journeys and outdoors so thank you. And merry Christmas!
Anothef great series of vlogs. Like the idea of food drops. Did S to N and went via Strathon bothy because my knee hurt and road walking made it worse. Only after an MRI did I find out that I had a knee problem and a stress fracture in one on mt lower leg bones!!!
Do you think the road walking caused the sress fracture? I was certainly aware of pains (tho mild) after long sections of tarmac/gravel on this year's walk. Drop bags are great but always a worry mice etc get in that's why I used tupperware - have to carry that tho
@endorphins479 no, during the descent from towards Glencoul bothy, felt something go and by the time I got there my knee was swelling. By the morning, it was better, but then did shorter days. Not a lot of options. But I found that walking on soft ground helped. That was in 22 and this year I did the route you took from Inchnadamph.
Navigation errors or scenic deviations.😁
Wait until part 4 😂😂
Good on ya mate, very happy for you and enjoyed your videos 👍🏼. You have inspired me to return to the UK a 3rd time to hike another of your wonderful national trails. Hope to see you out there. Cheers
Thank you very much Des enjoy your next hike in the UK!
What an achievement. Just finished binge watching the videos. What an incredible journey and sonwell presented. Food for thought.
Thank you David and well done for getting through all that in a binge. Please let me know if you decide to go for an end 2 end walk !
@endorphins479 i will, but it is likely to be 2025, next years set, and that will be the test to see if this old body, 67, can take multidat hiking over an extended period. Started hiking in 22 and done the CWT twice and going for the SNT next year. .
That's brilliant, S.N.T. Will be an awesome adventure to look forward to. Always a bit of luck involved as you'll well know
@endorphins479 my take is you set a date, turn up, and play the hand you are dealt.
Absolutely fantastic series, really enjoyed everything about it.
Thank you very much, Ron
You can cross the Water of Mark at "grip dyke" some way above Queens' Well and visit Balnamoon's cave.
Thanks Gordon - was my first visit to the area and fair enjoyed am sure I'll be back someday all going well
Well done mate . Amazing job so happy for you 👍👍
Thanks Martin, never admitted to myself finishing was important from the start until I got close to the end then bam - I so badly wanted it to work out 😄
What a great journey you've had , well done 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Bruce! Lots of memories to get me through the dark nights, still enjoying being home again too
Congratulations on completing your epic walk. What a great effort. Really enjoyable from the fire side chair, and a very professional produced video log of the journey. Well done.
Thanks so much John, fire side chair that's where I'm at most weekends at moment (after a run with the dog!). AtB
Well done guv. Enjoyed watching the journey. You've convinced me not to bother attempting it.
Thanks 😂😂
Congratulations 👏🏻 excellent series. I've thoroughly enjoyed. One day......
Thanks Steve - hope that "one day" comes along for you!
This video was pretty interesting for me. The section into Knighton being memorable for the ups and downs. Unfortunately I had pushed too hard with an Achilles injury which really made me move at snail pace. Would not have managed without walking poles ( first time I used them on a long distance walk). Retired injured in Knighton but booked accommodation and watched some British Lions rugby in the pub , and food and ale, to recover. I grew up in Monmouthshire so at least I had done a lot of the area to the south from Boy Scout days onward ( yes I am that old and scouting was great in those days) so will look forward to watching next episode.
The section across Shropshire hills was tough but memorable for it. Good job you had the poles. A lot of rapid changes in the walk from there onwards - hope you enjoy..
Congratulations on a job well done. Not only the hiking but also the putting together this masterpiece of a video diary for us all to enjoy. Thank you so much for taking us with you, it's been a trip! Cheers 🎉
Thanks very much, and glad you enjoyed the full journey via the videos 👍
Brilliant Scott, i thoroughly enjoyed your journey and congratulations mate ...cheers Stevie
Thanks Stevie, got there in the end (both the walking and editing 😆)
Huge congratulations to you,watched and thoroughly enjoyed every episode 👍👍
Thanks very much!
Congratulations Scott on an epic journey and loved every bit of it, you certainly deserve to get yourself a rescue collie for your achievement you've accomplished, well done.
Thank you Howard, glad you enjoyed the journey too 👍
No Spurtle required. I was extremely concerned that you were not going get out of Sango Sands Campsite let alone complete this journey; after witnessing you start with, well, what can only be described as the world’s wateriest porridge (Part 1: 1.59 to 2.02). What a horror show that was. Thankfully my concern was totally misplaced. Wow, what a journey; congratulations this was an amazing achievement, and it was an absolute pleasure to share in a small way in your experience and adventure.
Thank you Rob you're very welcome!
Absolutely epic journey! Congratulations and thank you for sharing it Scott. If the stars align I hope to have the time to do something similar before too long. The series has been brilliant and for me so inspiring. Best wishes for the future. Mark
Thanks so much for the very kind comment Mark glad you've got pleasure out of the series 👍
Well done and congratulations on your achievement and well put together video series.....if I ever get chance to do this think I would find an alternative to the SW coast path.....never been a fan of coastal long walks.
Thanks John - there are definitely alternatives, I did enjoy the challenge of finding interesting/safe routes between the obvious.
Thanks for sharing this with us! Hopefully in real time you have got yerself a wee pup?!
No worries Mike, glad to say I got a rescue dog recently, still trying to settle!