First “proper” day of riding and was thankful that we had grabbed the Lands End photos yesterday whilst it was sunny. A wet start with the mist giving visibility to about 20-30m. This and occasional rain meant that much of the morning was spent in arm/leg warmers & gilet. Quite a good combination which I felt comfortable in (Although I was cursing my laziness for not washing the arm/leg warmers in waterproofing solution to build up their old water resilience). We took a few stops along the ways to get the photos in.

By lunch time we stopped at the miners arms in Milthian. For our first stop, it was a pretty good score. Nice homely pub feel, entertaining bar staff and good food. Had a great double burger with blue cheese plus 2 black coffees (Felt pretty strong after that).

Back on the bikes and the weather had improved. The clouds were parting, and we were riding into sunny blue skies by the time we got to the ferry crossing. Body was feeling tired by that point from the many hills before. Looking back we should have grabbed some food and waited for an hour for the tide to change so that the main dock would be in use. Instead we walked over the hill to the low beach. Quite a random experience waiting on a beach in lycra, no signs around, hoping that you’re at the right spot for a ferry. Luckily it came after 5mins (and double lucky I had just enough cash to cover the two of us).

As I said before, we should have stopped for food since we were shattered climbing hills on the far side. Getting to the youth hostel was a godsend by that point, since the sun was beating down from the ferry ride onwards and the legs were empty. Looking back over the day the hills weren’t too frequent although a bit steep at times, but in general a real good route.

The youth hostel was pretty interesting. A building at the top of a cliff, that is hidden by the ridge until you get almost on top of it. Just a mile or two away from the town (where I had a pretty huge gammon steak for dinner that night at the local bikers pub).

Abandoned ruins in the mist

Bike by ruins in the mist

Gloomy Harbour shot

Gloomy beach shot

Youth Hostel hidden in the cliffs

Path to the Castle and Tintagel

The old Tintagel Post Office

Yes Sir