A reflection on walking at the end of 2015

A reflection on walking at the end of 2015

Once again it has been a wonderful year of walking. Body and Soul interacting with Landscape and shared with a variety of guests within and from different cultures. “I walk therefore I am” to alter Descartes original thought. Now if you Google that phrase some very interesting articles come up varying from modern day pilgrims pursuing “slowness” to the medical advantages of walking and from the philosophical to the physical. This small phrase summarises for me a state of mind…

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Budock Vean hotel walking break 2012

Budock Vean hotel walking break 2012

Whilst we were entertained by the heavens opening on the first day the sun shone and mud dried out a smidgen. Visibility stretched to the undulating horizons and the lightly travelled, almost forgotten local footpaths transfixed us with their array of flowers, spring growth and tree cover. We traversed sunken lanes and footpaths that linked church to community and estate to workers cottages in former times. The winding roads followed the contours of the landscape in no hurry to get…

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Guided walking break in Cornwall: the cult of the fruitcake festival

Guided walking break in Cornwall: the cult of the fruitcake festival

If you think of a passion, something that you really like, chances are that in America there will be a festival dedicated to it. The obvious ones are music, cultural, rodeo and sports festivals. Oh yes... and food. Now we have our own Oyster festival here in Falmouth and in the good ol' US of A they do have their pumpkin, seafood and more oddly a Banana festival in Wilmington Ohio. But my guests this week were not just participants…

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walking group may 5th-12th 2012

walking group may 5th-12th 2012

This year has already brought another mixture of weather. Summer in March, rainstorms in June. We play a good game when it comes to predicting the days weather and we again managed to get the best weather in the county and walked accordingly. This group care of Adventureline were from all over the world so we had to show the county at its best... and we didn't disappoint. Roll call was Tam and Jill, Hedy and Morris, Jayne, Maureen and…

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A walking week in Cornwall in July

A walking week in Cornwall in July

Following the worst week of rain and mud in Cornwall for a long while it was with trepidation that we awaited what the heavens would offer. Well we were lucky with most of the days whilst one day we went to the fabulous Heartlands in Pool to see the mining heritage come alive. The site pushes the point that Cornwall whilst it wasn't the centre of the Industrial Revolution it certainly dominated the copper and tin output of the world…

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Two guides two guests

Two guides two guests

Both Martin from Adventureline and I had one guest each this week so what better than to get together and give our guests the benefit of two enthusiasts and guides. A case of 2 for the price of 1. It also gave us a chance to do some linear walks by leaving one car at the end of the walk and driving to the beginning. Whilst not our regular practice and in keeping with our green ethic it was a…

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The solitude of walking. Walking as a small group.

The solitude of walking. Walking as a small group.

You can fall in love with the Cornwall landscape over and over again. As much as group dynamics and interaction might be important for some the solitude of being immersed in this unique county alone brings its own rich rewards. Whether we go walking with 14 people like a few weeks ago (see the blog above) or with one person like it was this week the effect on ones wellbeing is immeasurable. Helen and I enjoyed some long walks this…

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Colours, laughter and 13 is not an unlucky number.

Colours, laughter and 13 is not an unlucky number.

This week was full of international stories, lots of laughter and practical jokes, slating and all round tomfoolery by all. Turning strangers into great friends takes some doing in such a short space of time. But this is Cornwall and the shared experience; beautiful views and journeys make it so easy. Walkers tend to be giving, open, like-minded creatures. So why am I constantly surprised that all went well? Another walking week to follow last weeks in tandem with Adventureline.…

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