The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago of stunning sub-tropical islands 28 miles off the Cornish mainland. Once the haunt of smugglers and the home of hardy fishermen these islands have become a popular summer holiday destination due to their…
Thank you to Ellie Smart who has been talking to us about The National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow. The National Lobster Hatchery opened at Padstow Quay in 2000 with the aim of reversing a decline in stocks. It’s been incredibly…
A fun fact before we begin our 18 mile trip from Padstow to Wenfordbridge: despite persistent rumours of dromedaries roaming this winding path, the Camel Trail has nothing to do with the humped beast. It actually takes its name from…
The village of Charlestown, not far from St Austell, is one of the most beautiful of Cornwall’s south coast harbours. In recent years it has become well known as the setting for films and TV dramas, such as the BBC’s…
Padstow makes an excellent base for exploring the varied delights of the Cornish coast and countryside. The best known route is the South West Coast Path, originally used by coastguards for spotting smugglers. Completed in 1978, it was designated for…
Born on a farm near Falmouth, writer Elizabeth Dale can trace her Cornish ancestry all the way back to 1550. But it wasn’t until she returned home after nearly a decade travelling the world that she came to fully appreciate…
The rugged north coast of Cornwall was once considered a smuggler’s paradise. Millions of years of erosion by those unstoppable Atlantic rollers have created a coastline of countless craggy inlets, secluded coves and hidden caves – and the men that…
Fascinating episodes in the history of Cornwall can be traced through a handful of its marvellous buildings. Embedded in the bricks and mortar are centuries of the intrigues, wars and exploits of the Cornish people. The Old Duchy Palace in…
In less than an hour you can go from the bustling sophistication of Padstow to the heart of Bodmin Moor, one of Cornwall’s most ancient and varied landscapes. Much of its 80 square miles are pure wilderness and remain open…
Carn Brea Castle is easily one of Cornwall’s most recognisable landmarks and one of its most unusual buildings. Standing on the heights of Carn Brea Hill it is visibly from miles around. Over the centuries the castle has had many…