Instead of the five-minute stroll up to the top of Trencrom Hill, we decided, or rather I decided, that we should take the longer route via the official NT carpark and have a circular stroll. I like circular walks. And drives. I like to see different things on the way there and back again. And besides, there is a lot going off in the hedgerows at the moment.
Distinct colours of Cornwall with white wild onion interwoven with cobalt-blue bluebells, deep-pink red campion, white stitchwort, egg-yolk yellow gorse, blue-purple violets and greens of nettles, brambles, spleenwort and navelwort.
Added to that is the sound of birdsong – long flutey notes of the blackbird, chattering chaffinch, a sing-song robin and chirpy house sparrows.
As we head south we look back at the familiar sight of Wheal Alice.
Stopping to admire the ‘Boris Johnson’ hairstyle of one of our cows.
Continuing slowly along the lane we breathe in the onion-filled air, sometimes crushing the delicate stems beneath our feet as we squeeze into the hedgerow to let a car or farm vehicle pass by. There are no footpaths here.
The hill seems to get further away from us as we start to head downwards and through a hamlet nestled beneath the hill and under trees.
I stop frequently to photograph a view, this former chapel (?) caught my eye as the stone and recently ploughed fields blended together. An inquisitive sheep in a paddock and a rusty shed.
Finally we reach the car park and locate the path up the hill. It is rather steeper from this side and we have to clamber around and over the granite boulders in our way. But it is worth the effort as the views are magnificent.
And now we are back in familiar territory.
If you enjoy a walk, long or short then please visit Jo’s Monday Walk where you will find walks from all around the world.
Cornwall in Colours 
What a gorgeous walk and well done for climbing that hill, can you hear me wheezing at the thought of it? So were the cows coming out after the morning trip to the milking parlour, I love the long line of them. The old chapel is lovely with it’s arched windows. There’s something for everyone in this post Jude, fabulous!
I am totally in love with your Cornwall Jude. I would never get tired of those views. I chuckled at your cow and sheep watching you go by and those stunning views across the hills. And of course all the lovely wild hedgerow flowers and pretty cottages. Makes me want to hop on a plane and see it for myself, but sadly I will just have to soak in your posts.
Oh Jude, I do so love your photographs. Love the Boris Johnson cow, lol!! The views on this walk are stunning and I always love to see your beautiful close ups. The Chaffinch too…gorgeous…
Lovely photographs Jude! I love your picture of Boris particularly, the crop is perfect!
Thanks Adrian, much appreciated 🙂
It’s really gorgeous there you lucky lady! And yes, I agree with Adrian, that shot of Boris is superb in every respect!
Ah, thanks. More of ‘Boris’ to come…
A wonderful rural post Jude. We seem to hav swapped blogging subjects.
I suppose we have! But your Warsaw is a whole lot bigger and grander than my little Ludlow is.
And you spell better!
Love those views . . . and your ‘Boris’ is gorgeous.
Boris (though I am sure he is a she) is a popular choice 🙂