A golden stretch of sand hugging the North Cornish coastline, Fistral Beach is an absolute delight. With world-class waves crashing against the shoreline and rugged sand dunes in the background, this iconic beach is one of the most-loved in Cornwall. It’s a west-facing sandy beach, with rocks and cliffs behind it. While it’s very popular, […]
Category Archives: Cornwall
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Jun
Jun
Known as Britain’s Ocean City, there are plenty of wonderful Plymouth beaches to enjoy. While there’s no actual Plymouth Beach – the city is between two river mouths and has a harbour – if you venture east over the River Plym, or west into Cornwall, you’ll find a wide variety, with something for everyone! Whether […]
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Jun
Jun
If you like stunning coastal scenery, ancient legend and challenging terrain, you’ll love this Boscastle to Tintagel walk. Both of these villages are popular spots along the Cornish coastline, but the hike between them is particularly impressive. You’ll start at the gorgeous Boscastle harbour and finish on the rocky island that’s home to Tintagel Castle. […]
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Jun
Jun
At the start of the day, the Hartland Quay to Bude walk may seem impossible. Widely regarded as the most difficult section of the South West Coast Path national trail, it begins in the far northwest of Devon and plunges into ten river valleys, the relentless path encompassing dozens of steep steps down, only to […]
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GWR First Class Review: Travel to the West Country in Style
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Jun
Jun
If you’re travelling around the West Country, rail is one of the best ways to do it. Great Western Railway connects London Paddington with cities like Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth and ventures all the way down to Penzance in Cornwall. The journey time from London to various destinations in the West Country can range anywhere […]
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May
May
The most south western part of the UK, Cornwall is known as one of the most holiday-centric spots in South West England. With gorgeous white sand beaches, crashing blue waves and rolling moorland, there’s so much to see in Cornwall. So, it’s no surprise that there are plenty of luxury hotels in Cornwall to choose […]
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May
May
The sun had descended a few hours prior, and the boat rose and fell over the water, the stern of the ship crashing down with an almighty bang as it conquered each wave. Although the night sky was pitch black, the entire top deck was lit up by the luminous glow of the golden full […]
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Apr
Apr
If you’re looking for things to do in Perranporth, look no further! I’ve put together all of the best Perranporth attractions in this blog post. In Perranporth, North Cornwall, the surf is up, the dress code is a swimsuit and the holiday vibes are strong. In fact, it’s one of the best places to visit […]
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Mar
Mar
Are you looking for places to stay around Land’s End? This thorough blog post is here to describe them all to you! A place of millenniums-old myth and legend, Land’s End is famed for its soaring cliffs and crashing blue waves. The beauty and isolation of the region shaped its Celtic history throughout the years. […]
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Feb
Feb
Standing high top the cliffs of Lizard Point, I gazed at the panorama of the sea surrounding the peninsula. The waves crashed around the craggy cliffs, I could see a Cornish flag bearing St Piran’s Cross flying high in the sky and I’d been told that if it was quiet, I might hear a Cornish […]