Day 1 dawned sunny and warm…an ideal start for our South West Coast Path trek. We had a bit of climbing ahead of us, 1,200 feet to be exact, along the shore, up a forested hillside and across green rolling cliff tops where sheep and cattle grazed.
And then we plunged back down to sea level, absolutely straight down. It was a knee-busting descent that left us both wobbly at the bottom. The path has numerous days with climbing far more challenging than today, so this was a bit of a wake up call, and a good reminder for us to pace ourselves. We have many more miles to go.
carryoncouple 
Sounds like a good day overall. . .but your poor knees!
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Tomorrow promises more of the same.
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We are glad the heather is in bloom for you! Happy trekking!
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Good start! The sea looks so tranquil and the hills are very green, a hint of moisture in the air. You guys are going to do fine and it will take a few days to get used to the REGiment! Ha ha , love Joe
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Many more steep ups and downs over the next few days. Rather intimidating!
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Lynne says be careful and have a great time , with love
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Spoken like Moms everywhere!
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Wow! Dramatic up and down! Beautiful surrounding -and the sea! Stunning! I know that you are both skilled in your trekking! -I am excited to read more posts as you conquer this trail!
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Pretty ugly out there this morning. carryoncouple does not like rain.
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Great weather so far for that first day, hope it continues. Take it easy with those knees.
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Wishing you a rainless day and stronger knees…and if those two things don’t happen, a good pint at the end of the day!
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You are already being treated to some amazing views!
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What a cool starting monument for this trail! It looks like you are off to a great start. We know that wobbly knee feeling well–we’d take a steep uphill over a steep downhill any day!
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Great start to the path! The first walk I did gave us weather for 4 seasons back in January – we had it all! I’m following your blog, as I am sure you will overtake me soon. I do remember the wobbly knees after that first walk!
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Thanks for following along. This walk is quite a challenge.
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Oh it is, but a worthwhile one! I’ve got as far as Penzance – doing it bit by bit at the weekends. Would love to do it in one hit, but at least I get a chance to rest in between!
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We definitely should have built in more rest days!
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