RC Mounts Bay. We have our own "Captain Tom" here.
Terry N does a solo trek from Newlyn to Marazion - and back.
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See Terry talk about his approach to the Challenge via this link....
Afterwards he reported, as follows.....
"Michael, my son, professional photographer and video maker, has sent me today this edited version to keep it under a minute. I made a reference to Captain Tom, and Michael asked the question "Have you reached £34 Million?" My spontaneous answer, as I did not know he was going to ask that question, was "I haven't counted it yet!"............The two big things for me were:
(a) the friendliness and generosity of total strangers I approached. I only had one refusal. All I did was to approach and receive a very unpleasant nod to say NO! I hadn't said a word!
(b) I was pleasantly surprised that so many people knew about Cornwall Mind. That Mind operated nationally by Counties was another pleasant surprise.
Overall, I had a very humbling and rewarding experience from my fellow human beings.............In my maturity I have no problem in telling you that I was quite tired when I got home again. I had been out for about 8 hours, including a rest with a pint and a pasty at Marazion.
I really did enjoy a long restful bath before going to bed. I had one of the best sleeps for a very long time!
Thank you all for your support in enabling me to complete the walk and to raise an as yet unspecified amount.
Terry"
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WEEK 5 - to 31 August. The Big Rotary Cornish Coastal Footpath Challenge.
back Many Clubs throughout the County have joined the Challenge, and we are now within 36 miles of walking every bit of the Cornish Coastal Footpath. See the Map for the remaining 7 stretches to be walked.