A Peep over the Cliff

It is very difficult to pass the signpost  to Godrevy without turning the car in that direction. We certainly didn't manage to drive straight by last week on our return journey from Godolphin. Godrevy for those who don't know is a headland owned by The National Trust just outside Hayle and not far from St Ives. It is a beautiful piece of Cornish coastline totally unspoilt and an area rich with wildlife. The weather wasn't the best but Godrevy Lighthouse is just visible on an island just off the peninsula.

We had a quick leg stretch here and wandered up to see the seal colony that collect in a small cove particularly at this time of year. Sometimes they can be all laid out on the beach like sausages in a pan but on this occasion they were more difficult to spot. 

They were mainly out on the rocks.

It's times like this that you wish you had brought the binoculars!

It is very important to stay quiet when viewing them. No shouting, no dog barking. The seals can be easily disturbed and damage themselves if they panic and rush into the water.

This little fellow was showing off in the water.

The area is also a lovely place ffor a variety of wild flowers.

 The overall effect is picturesque.

This was just a whistle top visit but I am sure the charisma of the place will lure us back again.