May 17 Parrenporth to Portreath (Day 5)
We took the taxis to St. Agnes (Aggie) Head Viewpoint, shortening our walk by four miles. I have no qualms about (cheating?) shortening the mileage. The day is brilliant, the weather is perfect, and the views are indescribable–even pictures do little justice to the majestic sights. At first, the trail was not very difficult, but then it became challenging–stony with steep inclines, some with steps. Unlike in my youth, when I would run up hills, I now need at least three points of contact. Walked 8.87 miles)
We passed the Wheal Coates Mining Village, which, before its closing in 1889, exported tin. Later, we passed Capel Porth, a cozy beach with many surfers in 55-degree water—too cold for me!
We passed a huge white dome-shaped building that belonged to the MoD. A hiker told me that until recently, it was where sarin gas was produced and stored. but is now a defense radar station operated by the RAF.