Dodging thunder storms at Degibna woods

Walk Length: 40 Minutes

Muddy Rating: Moderate

 

Degibna woods run alongside Loe Pool near Helston.  It's one of a number of walks around the Loe, which is the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall.  The Loe was once the estuary for the River Cober, but for over 700 years a shingle bank, known as Loe Bar, has blocked the estuary creating the beautiful lake.  The Loe is teeming with wildlife and the National Trust are responsible for ensuring that continues. 



It was in the Loe that I had my very first swim.  I didn't particularly enjoy my first swim because going out of my depth sent me into a state of panic.  These days I'm a much more confident swimmer and love to swim for sticks.  I have to be careful swimming here though because swans lurk behind bullrushes ready to attack me if I get too close!

This walk turned out to be a race against time as thunder clouds loomed over the sea.  The first half of the walk is under woodland canapy that lines the Loe.  As you get closer to the sea, the woods give way to large fields.  Watching the storm rolling in, swimming had to be cut short and we made a quick dash for home.