dogwalk | A Crafty Chai

It feels like forever since we were walking along the coast path in Cornwall, instead, it’s only been a few weeks. A few long weeks. As I was poorly for a lot of the week, our walks were short and sweet and mainly town based. This was necessary, as I got out of breath walking around Cadgwith, but it wasn’t what I wanted. I love walking with Poppy, especially by the coast so I was disappointed not to do more of it this time. On our final day though, we had something special planned. We did a circular walk, starting in the Lizard, heading round to Kynance and back to the Lizard. It was awesome!

lizard lifeboat sign lizard view lizard horses We stopped in at Ann’s Pasties to get some lunch to take with us and then we headed towards Church Cove. We hadn’t been down there before and it was amazing. The view was breathtaking. We then went out onto the coast path. I’m not sure who loves it more, Poppy or me! She loves to sniff as much of it as she can and she’s completely fearless. She has not qualms about getting close to the edge or coming across horses or cattle on the narrow paths. She just keeps on walking!

poppydog on the lizard walk annes vegan pasty lizard lighthouse The first time we went to the Lizard point on this holiday, it was blowing a gale. The wind was so strong that Poppy freaked out and we had to go. Fortunately this time, it was calm and quiet so we weren’t almost blown away! This part of the walk was busier, as it’s a little bit easier. Plus Kynance is really popular and this is a great way of getting between Kynance and the Lizard.

lizard dogwalk lizard coast walk smugglers chips sleepy dog We walked over 8 miles, 125 floors and 20,000 steps on that day. We rewarded ourselves with a generous portion (each) of Smuggler’s Chips (the best chips ever!) and Poppy rewarded herself with an epic nap!

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The Walk: As its part of the South West Coast Path, it isn’t easy. There are times when the path is muddy and very thin, but then there are parts which are flat and open. You’ll need a good pair of walking boots and a walking pole too if you’ve got dodgy knees like me!
Cost: Completely free, though we always make a donation at lifeboat station.
Car Park: We parked on the grass in the Lizard. It’s free, but donations are welcome. We generally make one donation to cover us for the week that we stay in the area.
Refreshments: I cannot recommend Ann’s Pasties enough. Their vegan pasties are delicious and hold their heat well. Obviously! Smuggler’s Chips are also amazing. They cook their chips separately from everything else so are suitable for vegans and gluten free. They source everything locally and use sustainable energy. They are awesome!
Toilets: There are some public loos in the centre of the Lizard and at Kynance Cove.

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Our little break in Cornwall feels like it was months ago, such is the pace of life at the moment. While we were there, we decided on having brunch at the Muddy Beach restaurant in Penryn and Phil found a nice little walk for us to do beforehand, that we can do more of another time. We didn’t do the whole Penryn to Flushing walk, but we did a good chunk of it. The bit we did was okay, though I’m thinking we didn’t get to the best bit. Plus I’ve heard that Flushing is quite dog friendly so am keen to explore it next time.

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To get to the walk, you have to walk along the main road. You take a sneaky little path just before the church to head down to the coast path. You then walk along, under the cover of trees, catching glimpses of the estuary. It’s a little bit like a secret world! After a while you head out from the trees to walk along at the bottom of a field, which had an electric fence. I always worry about walking Poppy next to these, not that she’s ever hurt herself on them, but I’m not a fan. This bit doesn’t last for long, until you can head down onto the river bed and get to walk among the reeds if the tide is out. That’s where we turned round and headed back, as we’d planned to have brunch at Muddy Beach. And we weren’t disappointed!

Muddy Beach vegan breakfast

We had visited Muddy Beach years ago in it’s previous incarnation as Miss Peapod’s. Phil did a bit of a google to check out their vegan offerings and dog friendly potential. They have plenty of outside seating, which is perfect for dogs, but they also have a section inside which is the perfect area for dogs. Not only do they offer a veggie breakfast, but they also did a vegan breakfast, which was delicious. It was hearty, healthy and satisfying. While I was ordering, I also noticed that they had a vegan cake on offer, along with the regular fair and one or two non-dairy milks. We will definitely be going back there next time we’re in Penryn.

The Walk: The part of the walk we did was okay, some bits were much better than others. As the tide was out, we were able to walk down on the coast and Poppy loved walking among the reeds. Next time we go there, I’d like to walk the whole way to Flushing, as it’s not far. The walk through the cemetery was quite creepy! Make sure you wear good walking boots!
Cost: Completely free, unless you’re paying for parking.
Car Park: We parked at Exchequer Quay car park and paid £3.20 for three hours, which was plenty of time.
Refreshments: Muddy Beach restaurant is well worth a visit. It has plenty of seating, both inside and out, and has a special dog friendly area.
Toilets: There are some public loos in the car park.

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