A wonderful way to end the day is a walk along the beach in the sunset and for us it should be an easy thing to plan. Perranuthnoe’s Beach is just at the bottom of the village but somehow we, like everyone I think, are wrapped up in our everyday lives. Well Christmas is a perfect time to put a few minutes to one side for some special “me” time!
“Me” time a walk with the sunset
So our first new years resolution has been to take five minutes “me” time and enjoy those precious moments of just absorbing the world around us with a little bit of extra post- Christmas exercise walking along the beach.
We arrived at Perranuthnoe Beach; probably the only couple dressed in wellies from mucking out. The sun glowed red in the sky and as we walked across the firm crisp sands to the waters edge.
We spent a few peaceful moments watching the waves lazily roll in to the sand. Then almost without thought, found ourselves following the tide line out along the beach. Happy to be contained in the quietness of the moment, embracing the red glow of the sunset..
Our attention was caught by a paddle boarder at the far end of the beach, toying with the waves. So elegantly balanced on a narrow board and seemingly effortlessly rising and falling with the waves. A moment caught in the stillness of sunset – mesmerised as we were by the setting sun.
Too soon the sun slid away and we retraced our footprints across the firm golden sand, our feet making a satisfying rhythm in the evening air.
As we clambered up the slipway from the beach we saw the Cabin Café still thronged with visitors spilling over into the cliff top garden. Naturally we regretted , not taking any money to buy some mulled wine!………. but then I remembered those Christmas calories that had brought about a need for some extra exercise for our day!
Three more great places to watch the winter sunset in West Cornwall
Perranuthnoe
The sun sets over the sea beyond Perranuthnoe beach around Christmas time before moving imperceptibly to the west along our horizon.
Sunset at Trenow
March and this is one of the quiet calm coves that flank St Michael’s Mount as the sunset tracks across Mounts Bay.
Land’s End
Land’ End is the very gateway to Cornwall where the ocean currents combine for treacherous seas
Locals can apply for a free year round parking and 50% reductions for visitor attractions pass with passport picture and ID, for visitor the charge is £3 for all day parking
Cape Cornwall
Britain’s only Cape with less development than Land’s end. We explored Cape Cornwall in the early spring
Pendeen lighthouse
Great views back towards Land’s End over the iconic Engine houses of Botallack with free parking.
Plan a winter break to shake of the winter blues
We can’t guarantee a sunset be we are offering winter breaks for Bed and Breakfast throughout the winter.
For more suggestion of places to visit our page “Exploring West Penwith” to explore our fabulous, complex part of the county that is West Cornwall
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