I’ve only gone and bloody started

Missed this picture on the last post, view under the van showing the front box on the ground before Brummy Dave worked his magic.

 After the exciting adventure of the disintegrating exhaust our arrival in Cornwall was something of an anti-climax. Down the M5 to Exeter then along the A30 to Sennen on quiet roads with no problems.  Our first campsite, just outside Sennen was very pleasant, if a trifle chilly as is caught the full benefit of being of the breezes barrelling in off the Atlantic in whichever direction it pleased.

 Land’s End was only a couple of miles away but we thought we’d catch a bus as the time table said there was one due, it was still ‘due’ half an hour later when we decided to walk.

 Every book, article and guide I’ve ever read variously describes the Land’s End Visitor Experience as anything from a bit of an eye sore to an ugly, modern tourist trap.  I’ve been a couple of times and lets just say I’ve never been impressed by it.  I know that people must make a living and tourism is the largest industry in Cornwall, but when you have to pay for a picture at the ‘Official’ Land’s End signpost I think things have gone too far.

The ‘Official Land’s End Signpost’, acording to which it’s only 874 mile to John O’Groats.

 Eschewing the opportunity for an official photo (although, I did sneak an unofficial one of the sign), I had my personal start picture taken a few yards away at the very tip of the peninsular, just in front of the rope and sign that prevents the unwary from falling over the End of Land’s End.  I prefer this view as it’s a picture of me with just the sea and the Longships in the distance; although I’m starting to wonder if I was just being mean and I’ll regret not having the official start picture if I ever arrive at John O’Groats and get an official finish picture.

 Land’s End honours done we headed back to the campsite, pausing at the auspiciously named Old Success Inn in Sennen for a couple of good luck pints.

 The next day, Wednesday 16th the walk started in earnest but that’s the next bog.