Cornwall

Cornwall in the south of England is rich in scenic beauty. There are walking trails including coastal paths with stunning sea views, cliffs and coves. Cornish history and heritage are part of its uniqueness with tin mines dotted all over the rugged landscape.

A place for tranquil walks, hikes and cycling, combined with local mining history, our writers have been inspired to share their experiences along the beautiful coast and further inland where some locations have UNESCO protected status.

Cornwall is renowned for many things such as the Cornish pasty. Did you know that the oldest Cornish pasty bakery in the world, Warrens bakery, is in Penzance? The Pirates of Penzance, smugglers, legends and myths such as Tintagel Castle and the legend of King Arthur also originate in Cornwall.

Here you’ll also find the well-known Land’s End or Peal Point, which is the most westerly mainland point of Cornwall and England.

There are lots of rugged trails with picture perfect views, and fans of Poldark will have no difficulty imagining themselves in the midst of a gorgeous scene.

Parts of the coast are very popular with surfers and even on a winter’s day you will find them catching a wave. St Ives is a popular destination for artists with its many art galleries and retreats. The streets and houses are picturesque and the beaches are stunning.

The sea food is a delight, and you’ll find much of it throughout Cornwall. The fishing industry is a tradition dating back into the 1700s. Fowey, pronounced Joy, is a harbour town where fishing was an integral part of life and some of the merchants were also privateers and did a bit of smuggling too.