A local day after all the driving yesterday. Just walked around Coniston and took a trip on the Steam Yacht Gondola.
Jodrell Bank
When I was little I had a jigsaw puzzle of the British Isles. Right in the middle was a picture of the Jodrell Bank Lovell Radio Telescope. I always wanted to see it but didn’t think it was open to the public. Then, last month I was reading an article in a magazine about the telescope and the visitor centre, and I realised I would be passing nearby on my way up to my holiday in the Lake District.
Summer Holiday 2011 Day 15 – Going Home via Exeter
Time to say goodbye to Cornwall and head home. I’m still on holiday, so included a visited to Exeter on the way.
Summer Holiday 2011 Day 14 – Loe Bar, Penzance and Marazion
Set off in clear weather to walk from Porthleven to the Loe Pool. By the time we reached Loe Pool it started to rain – something we were not dressed for! – nevermore it was still and enjoyable walk.
Next a stop off in Penzance.
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Summer Holiday 2011 Day 13 – Polurrain and Mullion
Left the car behind today and took the coastal path from Polurrain to Mullion Harbour
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Summer Holiday 2011 Day 12 – Kynance Cove and The Lizard
A bit rainy today, but no worries – had planned a walk from Kynance Cove to the Lizard, and this was perfect wether for it.
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Summer Holiday 2011 Day 11 – Cape Cornwall to Botallack Mine, Sennen and Wheal Peevor
Started the day with a walk along the coast path from Cape Cornwall.
