April’s Pathfinder took riders to The Roseland to cycle a well planned route to St Anthony’s Head.
Meeting outside Trelissick Gardens in time to catch the 9.40 we rode down the hill and prepared for our Roseland adventure. This was Robin’s Pathfinder so everyone was expecting the odd hill or two, but our leader was being fairly sheepish about the route and total ascent! Harriet had taken the precaution of pre-positioning at the top of the hill leading away from the King Harry Ferry, but the rest of the group started the ride by climbing the gentle ascent away from the river.
With everyone together the ride set off toward Gerrans on our way to St Anthony’s Head. Up and down we went watching Phil (The hill Ferret!) racing passed us, freewheeling down the hill and then racing passed us again! There were some lovely views along the route, which gave Sarah the chance to take lots of photos and capture the ride in pictures. A stop at St Anthony’s gave Robin the chance to give a history talk about running races along the Coast Path, the gun emplacement and a few other points of local interest.
Only Steve had thought of bringing sandwiches and the group was now in need of coffee and food. We retraced our route to Gerrans, where we turned right into Portscatho where we enjoyed pre-booked breakfasts at the Boathouse Café. We were well looked after by the Boathouse team, who provided Tea Cakes for those that hadn’t pre-ordered.
Refreshed, we set off toward Treluggan and made our way through Treworthal and Philleigh on our way back to the ferry. Harriet had left us at Portscatho, so we were down to eleven as we approached the Roseland Inn. The temptation of some cold refreshments was too much for eight of the group who stopped, found a table in the garden and debriefed the ride. Having said our farewells, three of us rode on to catch the 13.30 ferry, climb up to Trelissick and complete the Pathfinder.
12 members rode the Pathfinder, which as advertised by Robin was “short on miles but big on content”
