June 3, 2014
Spent a day exploring an unusual area, The Loe (pronounced "Loo") which is near Porthleven on the south coast of Cornwall. It's a large body of freshwater, the largest in Cornwall, cut off from the sea by a shingle bank. We had the area to ourselves and enjoyed a long walk and went to Penrose House nearby, now owned by the National Trust for some lunch. A lovely day out, not much sunshine, but very peaceful with no crowds whatsoever.
The lake looks harmless enough but it can be very treacherous with sneaky waves. Swimming is not advised. Wreckage from WWII aircraft has also been found in its waters and it is thought that there are probably other vestiges of earlier times drowned here.
Lunch at the The Stables of Penrose House, occupied by the Penrose family in medieval times, now owned by the National Trust.
Three lovely, polite boys, visiting with their mothers, who chatted with us, in the friendliest way. Thomas 8 yrs, William 9 yrs, and Oliver 6 yrs.
Where we ate lunch, near The Stables.
There's a lot to see here and I wished we'd had more time to explore. Lots of wonderful walks.
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