Geology feels like a particularly present and powerful force in Cornwall. Pushing up the stark rocky tors of the moors, creating dynamic and dramatic coastal landscapes and driving industry and commerce for hundreds of years. The Cornish have always benefited…
The Saint’s Way is a long-distance walking route that crosses the breadth of Cornwall from Padstow to Fowey. Running for some 30 miles through some of the area’s most beautiful and wild scenery walkers these days tend to tackle it…
Between its gorgeous beaches, incredible foodie hotspots and stunning historical landmarks, visiting Cornwall is a no-brainer. But while a Cornwall holiday can be an easy decision, choosing what kind of accommodation is right for you can be a little trickier.…
Like England itself, the great nation of Cornwall has its very own north south divide. Each part has its own distinct character, geographical quirks and cultural highlights. You’ll find passionate advocates for both areas, but which flavour of Cornwall is…
If you’re heading down to North Cornwall for a seaside escape, you’ll really be spoiled for choice. Cornwall is home to no less than 400 different beaches, and the Atlantic coast on the north side of the county is where…
Crantock is a popular village on Cornwall’s north coast just two miles from the tourist mecca of Newquay and nineteen miles from Padstow. With its gorgeous sandy beach, perfect for sandcastle building and swimming, and its picturesque setting Crantock is…
Trevose Head, not far from Padstow, is one of the most spectacular headlands in the whole of Cornwall. Standing on the heights of this bulbus finger of rock offers the walker uninterrupted views of over 70 miles of stunning coastline…
There’s never a bad time to visit Cornwall. Summer is glorious, the winter months atmospheric and mysterious, spring bountiful. But we’d like to argue the case for early autumn. After the schools go back in September and the crowds disperse,…
With white sand running for three miles at low tide Whitsand Bay is not only one of the finest beaches in Cornwall but it is also one of the longest. Not to be confused with Whitesand Bay on the north…
Katy Davidson, aka The Oyster Lady, has loved oysters since she was a child. Now in high demand at food festivals and private events across the country, she offers shucking services and demonstrations, oyster masterclasses - and has even fed…