Nicholas Smith
@nicholas-smith.bsky.social
Doctor, Penguin keeper & Headteacher (15yrs -author of Head Trauma.) Recently out of retirement to be an ED receptionist.
Increasing belligerent and keen to champion the little people.
Love Dartmoor, Cornwall, NHS and pies- not necessarily in that order.
Increasing belligerent and keen to champion the little people.
Love Dartmoor, Cornwall, NHS and pies- not necessarily in that order.
Today I completed the 400 mile circuit of Cornwall.
1 million 82 thousand tiring, yet glorious steps 👍
I wonder whether they will let me be an honorary Cornishman now?
1 million 82 thousand tiring, yet glorious steps 👍
I wonder whether they will let me be an honorary Cornishman now?
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today I completed the 400 mile circuit of Cornwall.
1 million 82 thousand tiring, yet glorious steps 👍
I wonder whether they will let me be an honorary Cornishman now?
1 million 82 thousand tiring, yet glorious steps 👍
I wonder whether they will let me be an honorary Cornishman now?
Circuit of Cornwall Day 34 Penultimate walk (14 m)
Bridgerule to the Upper Tamar lake. Just one more walk and the circuit is complete.
Bridgerule to the Upper Tamar lake. Just one more walk and the circuit is complete.
November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 34 Penultimate walk (14 m)
Bridgerule to the Upper Tamar lake. Just one more walk and the circuit is complete.
Bridgerule to the Upper Tamar lake. Just one more walk and the circuit is complete.
Circuit of Cornwall Day 33
Lifton to Bridgerule(17miles)
I met Mr Piggy early on and foolishly gave him my scotch egg. I regretted it later.
Lifton to Bridgerule(17miles)
I met Mr Piggy early on and foolishly gave him my scotch egg. I regretted it later.
October 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 33
Lifton to Bridgerule(17miles)
I met Mr Piggy early on and foolishly gave him my scotch egg. I regretted it later.
Lifton to Bridgerule(17miles)
I met Mr Piggy early on and foolishly gave him my scotch egg. I regretted it later.
I’m Halloween ready.
October 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I’m Halloween ready.
Circuit of Cornwall Day 32
Gunnislake to Lifton.
Autumn is definitely upon us.
Gunnislake to Lifton.
Autumn is definitely upon us.
October 20, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 32
Gunnislake to Lifton.
Autumn is definitely upon us.
Gunnislake to Lifton.
Autumn is definitely upon us.
The last hurrah before winter.
October 16, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The last hurrah before winter.
Circuit of Cornwall Day 31. St Mellion to Gunnislake.
Deep inland now - just outside Cotehele-the Tamar is much smaller now.
Deep inland now - just outside Cotehele-the Tamar is much smaller now.
October 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 31. St Mellion to Gunnislake.
Deep inland now - just outside Cotehele-the Tamar is much smaller now.
Deep inland now - just outside Cotehele-the Tamar is much smaller now.
Circuit of Cornwall Day 30-Tamar Bridge to St Mellion.
Early morning approaching Cargeen on the Tamar estuary.
Early morning approaching Cargeen on the Tamar estuary.
September 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 30-Tamar Bridge to St Mellion.
Early morning approaching Cargeen on the Tamar estuary.
Early morning approaching Cargeen on the Tamar estuary.
Autumn jobs in the garden today included cutting down the Gunnera
September 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Autumn jobs in the garden today included cutting down the Gunnera
Circuit of Cornwall - day 29. Cremyll to the Tamar bridge.
Millpool early morning, so tranquil-good for the soul.
Millpool early morning, so tranquil-good for the soul.
September 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Circuit of Cornwall - day 29. Cremyll to the Tamar bridge.
Millpool early morning, so tranquil-good for the soul.
Millpool early morning, so tranquil-good for the soul.
On returning from holiday we carried out an unscheduled Dahlia inspection. I am pleased to report- they passed.
September 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
On returning from holiday we carried out an unscheduled Dahlia inspection. I am pleased to report- they passed.
Circuit of Cornwall Day 28. Portwrinkle to Plymouth.
After 300 stunning miles, here at the Cremyll ferry, I have finally run out of Cornish coastal path. Now its time to forge inland and follow the Tamar across the peninsula to complete the circuit. Only 87 miles to go!
After 300 stunning miles, here at the Cremyll ferry, I have finally run out of Cornish coastal path. Now its time to forge inland and follow the Tamar across the peninsula to complete the circuit. Only 87 miles to go!
September 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 28. Portwrinkle to Plymouth.
After 300 stunning miles, here at the Cremyll ferry, I have finally run out of Cornish coastal path. Now its time to forge inland and follow the Tamar across the peninsula to complete the circuit. Only 87 miles to go!
After 300 stunning miles, here at the Cremyll ferry, I have finally run out of Cornish coastal path. Now its time to forge inland and follow the Tamar across the peninsula to complete the circuit. Only 87 miles to go!
Circuit of Cornwall Day 27 - Polperro to Portwrinkle
This is Portnadler bay - I used to catch Wrasse off the headland rocks here - they are not that tasty but the cat absolutely loved them.🐱
This is Portnadler bay - I used to catch Wrasse off the headland rocks here - they are not that tasty but the cat absolutely loved them.🐱
September 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 27 - Polperro to Portwrinkle
This is Portnadler bay - I used to catch Wrasse off the headland rocks here - they are not that tasty but the cat absolutely loved them.🐱
This is Portnadler bay - I used to catch Wrasse off the headland rocks here - they are not that tasty but the cat absolutely loved them.🐱
Circuit of Cornwall Day 26. Par to Polperro.
Once past the Gribben head it all becomes so familiar;
memories of lazy days at Lantic bay when I was younger.
Once past the Gribben head it all becomes so familiar;
memories of lazy days at Lantic bay when I was younger.
August 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 26. Par to Polperro.
Once past the Gribben head it all becomes so familiar;
memories of lazy days at Lantic bay when I was younger.
Once past the Gribben head it all becomes so familiar;
memories of lazy days at Lantic bay when I was younger.
The Dovecote at Cotehele gardens in Cornwall. I like it so much I want to build my own.
August 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Dovecote at Cotehele gardens in Cornwall. I like it so much I want to build my own.
Circuit of Cornwall Day 24 Portloe to Mevagissey.
After 250 miles, this house near Portmellon is definitely my favourite so far. I desire it greatly.
After 250 miles, this house near Portmellon is definitely my favourite so far. I desire it greatly.
August 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 24 Portloe to Mevagissey.
After 250 miles, this house near Portmellon is definitely my favourite so far. I desire it greatly.
After 250 miles, this house near Portmellon is definitely my favourite so far. I desire it greatly.
Circuit of Cornwall - day 23
St Mawes to Portloe.
This house at Place opposite St Mawes goes straight into the top 5 houses I have seen (and covet) on my journey so far.
St Mawes to Portloe.
This house at Place opposite St Mawes goes straight into the top 5 houses I have seen (and covet) on my journey so far.
August 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Circuit of Cornwall - day 23
St Mawes to Portloe.
This house at Place opposite St Mawes goes straight into the top 5 houses I have seen (and covet) on my journey so far.
St Mawes to Portloe.
This house at Place opposite St Mawes goes straight into the top 5 houses I have seen (and covet) on my journey so far.
Circuit of Cornwall day 22
Helford to Falmouth. Now I just need to find the ferry across to St Mawes to continue my quest.
Helford to Falmouth. Now I just need to find the ferry across to St Mawes to continue my quest.
August 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Circuit of Cornwall day 22
Helford to Falmouth. Now I just need to find the ferry across to St Mawes to continue my quest.
Helford to Falmouth. Now I just need to find the ferry across to St Mawes to continue my quest.
Circuit of Cornwall Day 21. Coverack to Helford.
I got to Gillian Creek just in time to wade across before it got too deep. Phew!
I got to Gillian Creek just in time to wade across before it got too deep. Phew!
August 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 21. Coverack to Helford.
I got to Gillian Creek just in time to wade across before it got too deep. Phew!
I got to Gillian Creek just in time to wade across before it got too deep. Phew!
Circuit of Cornwall Day 19
Porthleven to The Lizard.
Kynance Cove and some succulents at the Lizard point.
Porthleven to The Lizard.
Kynance Cove and some succulents at the Lizard point.
August 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 19
Porthleven to The Lizard.
Kynance Cove and some succulents at the Lizard point.
Porthleven to The Lizard.
Kynance Cove and some succulents at the Lizard point.
Circuit of Cornwall Day 15
Gurnard’s Head to Cape Cornwall. Came across this stunning field of Phacelia.
Gurnard’s Head to Cape Cornwall. Came across this stunning field of Phacelia.
July 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 15
Gurnard’s Head to Cape Cornwall. Came across this stunning field of Phacelia.
Gurnard’s Head to Cape Cornwall. Came across this stunning field of Phacelia.
I am the proud father of this crazy Echium which has grown 2.5 metres in 4 weeks !!!😯
May 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
I am the proud father of this crazy Echium which has grown 2.5 metres in 4 weeks !!!😯
Circuit of Cornwall Day 9; Porthcothan to Newquay
Traditional Cornish 'Curzyway' dry stone wall covered in Sea Pinks.
Traditional Cornish 'Curzyway' dry stone wall covered in Sea Pinks.
April 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 9; Porthcothan to Newquay
Traditional Cornish 'Curzyway' dry stone wall covered in Sea Pinks.
Traditional Cornish 'Curzyway' dry stone wall covered in Sea Pinks.
Circuit of Cornwall Day 9; Porthcothan - Newquay.
This little fella landed right next to me. None other than one of Cornwall's rare Choughs (currently only 200 birds). Pardon the pun, but I was well chuffed. I swear it bowed to me, which I believe makes me an honorary Cornishman.
This little fella landed right next to me. None other than one of Cornwall's rare Choughs (currently only 200 birds). Pardon the pun, but I was well chuffed. I swear it bowed to me, which I believe makes me an honorary Cornishman.
April 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Circuit of Cornwall Day 9; Porthcothan - Newquay.
This little fella landed right next to me. None other than one of Cornwall's rare Choughs (currently only 200 birds). Pardon the pun, but I was well chuffed. I swear it bowed to me, which I believe makes me an honorary Cornishman.
This little fella landed right next to me. None other than one of Cornwall's rare Choughs (currently only 200 birds). Pardon the pun, but I was well chuffed. I swear it bowed to me, which I believe makes me an honorary Cornishman.
Just finished decorating the bus shelter for our village VE Day celebrations.
April 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Just finished decorating the bus shelter for our village VE Day celebrations.