Day 53 – Porth to Newquay/ Beach day!!!
Actual distance 4.69Km or 2.86miles (or the length of 1488.9 Swallow No. 91001 trains at Little Western Railway, Newquay)
Total Ascent 108m (or the height of 830.8 standard toy buckets for making
sandcastles!)
Hosted by 1st Newquay Scout Group
Today was a little different. Having done the double yesterday we could afford a relaxed approach to packing up at Karen and Bryans. The lack of urgency was lovely, with the only pressure being the demands of the children to get to the beach.
We headed back to Treyarnon where the kids wasted no time running straight up the sand dunes, then into the sea! The adults (and kids) sadly didn’t have time to go for a surf – we will have to do that another time. Sadly the fun on the beach was over all too quick as we had people to meet.
We had a quick picnic lunch then headed over to Porth to restart our journey. In Porth we were joined by John (District Chair for Mid Cornwall), Jacob (a Cub), and Bear (Johns dog). We set off towards Newquay, stopping at the home of the 1st Newquay president- Pete and his wife Mo to say hello, before heading to meet some of the Beavers, Cubs and Leaders from the 1st Newquay at the park.
The kids had a quick play in the excellent playground before being treated to a ride on ‘Swallow No. 91001’ at Little Western Railway. We then heading off with the group to the 1st Newquays HQ. Arriving at their base we were greeted with warm pasties whilst the kids played in yet another playground!
Once we had set up camp for the night we then popped down into Newquay to see the sights. The evening was then filled with games for the kids and a planning session for the adults (spoiler alert- we are finishing on Sunday, not Monday as originally planned!). A fantastic, relaxed day.
Fun on the beach!
