Coverack-Cadgwith run

Our first full day on the Lizard, returning to Little Pednavounder farm after two years absence. High cloud and light winds, so the picture-postcard village of Cadgwith seemed like a good idea. I arranged to meet the family there, and set off for one of my favourite runs anywhere: from the cottage down to the edge of Chynhalls Head near Coverack. This little warm up gives access to the superb coastal path over Black Head to atmospheric Beagle's Cove with its legend of buried treasure and whiff of romance. Strenuous running with sharp climbs out of steep hidden coves eventually gains a level fast section down to Kennack Sands. From here, a steep tarmac climb leads to sheltered running towards the headland above Cadgwith: good views past Caerleon Cove and Ennys Head, choughs overhead. Up steeply through the village to meet the family, then we continued towards the Lizard - walking this time - past the Devil's Frying Pan to Polgwiddw Cove and an inland route past Gwavas and Prazegooth back to Cadgwith.