Stream feeding Atlantic Ocean at Wanson Mouth
Wanson Mouth
PoE 5 Wanson Mouth loop a 6 miles
PoE 5 Wanson Mouth loop b 3 miles
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The centre of this eight lies between Widemouth Bay and Millook. It stretches inland to Poundstock and the fringes of Trengayor Woods. Its range and contrast could be described in terms of objective energy.
Widemouth Bay is alive with surfers. It is populated during the summer months with lovers of sunny beaches and sand. The more southerly route visits open farm land and slivers of ancient forest. Millook has a beach of cold shingle. It is quieter. Whilst it is difficult not to trip over refreshment stalls in Widemouth, Pounstock offers only thin streams from which to drink.
So. This eight is a journey through another feature of Cornwall's contrasts. In 9 miles it moves from brash holiday venue to quiet woodland, from hard slate pebbled beach to acres of golden sand. It is as hard to recall the quietude of woodland from the busyness of Widemouth Sand as it is to imagine the warmth of sand grains from the hard pebbles of Millook.
Do both loops. Discover the difference.