Cornish hedgerow.

I just love the Cornish hedgerows.
At this time of year the primroses are at their best. Also the bright yellow celandines which you can see at the bottom left of the photo.
There are also ferns, and you can see the spiky bluebell leaves. It won't be long before the flowers are out.

The dull morning turned to bright sun by 10am.
We had a great climb to the top of Godolphin Hill. There is a 360 degree view from the top. It encompasses Mount's Bay, The West Penwith hills, The Atlantic of the North Coast, Carn Brea and St Agnes Beacon, the Lizard, and Tregonning Hill.
Well, we will have to take their word for it as although we were in blue sky and sun, all around us was in mist! We could see the hills, but not the sea! Will have to do it again sometime on a fine clear day.

After our walk we had a look round the gardens of Godolphin House.
They are possibly the most ancient surviving formal gardens in the country.
The house was built in the late 15th century.
The remarkable colonnaded North Range was built in 1630 by Sir Francis Godolphin. An innovative design incorporating a double loggia of Tuscan columns.
( Was featured in the TV series Poldark)

It is now owned by the National Trust.
They are trying to restore and maintain it whilst at the same time preserving its secluded and romantic atmosphere.
They plan to carry out a careful,lengthy and low-key restoration, using volunteers and local students of architecture and building conservation. This will give students a rare opportunity to aquire practical skills in traditional building techniques.
I'm glad they don't plan to attract large numbers of people as this would spoil Godolphin's air of peace and tranquility.
It is a special place.