Wild swimming is becoming increasingly popular as the benefits of being in nature and immersing yourself in refreshing salt sea water become better known and understood. And fortunately for us as well as the numerous wonderful beaches around the coast…
A visit to Padstow is about so much more than just a trip to the beach and some fancy fish and chips. People travel here from far and wide to indulge their passions, whether they be sporty, arty, foody or,…
The Lizard, the most southerly point on mainland Britain, is often considered to be one of Cornwall’s lesser known and least explored regions. As a consequence there are still many wonderful places very much off the regular tourist trail just…
The history of Cornwall’s nine lighthouses reflects the county’s enduring relationship with the sea and features a cast of men who have attempted to control it, make money from it or simply survive it. Trevose Head West of Padstow, perched…
Discover Cornwall’s miles and miles of untouched coastline is one of the joys of visiting the region and what better way of seeing it than from the water!? Then add in the chance of seeing some of the incredible wildlife…
Discovering the real Cornwall of Ross Poldark can be a complicated business. Much of the action featured in Winston Graham’s hugely popular series of novels takes place in real Cornish locations, but book onto one of the many organised Poldark…
During the summer numerous ferries and boat tours crisscrossing Cornwall’s beautiful waterways. These trips allow you to discover the county in a relaxed way. And give you access to some of its most delightfully peaceful hidden corners. So here is…
You don’t have to look far to find an inspirational view or a quintessentially Cornish scene when you visit the north of the county. But with #Cornwall now hosting over 9 million posts on Instagram, how can you make sure…
While many visitors to Cornwall keep their eyes fixed firmly on the impressive coastal horizons, at night the real action is taking place above their heads - way above. The north Cornish coast is one of the very best places…
Polperro has to be one of the most beautiful old fishing ports in Cornwall. Its atmospheric tangle of narrow streets, rows of fishermen’s cottages and picturesque harbour rightly conjure up images of smugglers and wily old sea-dogs. It is an…