TRAVELCornwall GUIDE

www.oliverstravels.com When it comes to natural good looks, sets the bar for UK holiday destinations. Dramatic cliffs tumble down to white sands washed by surf, wild countryside opens out under big blue skies and unspoiled Blue Flag beaches curve around the coastline. It’s a stunning backdrop for the likes of hiking, sailing and surfing. And thanks to Cornwall’s seriously long history, the landscape is flecked with historic sites from throughout the centuries .

CORNWALL 101

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BY WHEELS BY BIKE BY TAXI

Summertime traffic Exploring Cornwall on Taxi services are easily permitting, driving can be two wheels is a great way available throughout the the quickest way to get to take in the scenery. Cornwall region. They around Cornwall, providing Bike paths and quiet can be booked in you are comfortable country lanes are in good advance, hailed on the navigating narrow country supply, but you’ll need to street or picked up from lanes. Big-name rental be prepared for some designated spots like companies challenging hills. railway stations. like Hertz and Avis operate throughout the area.

BY WATER BY AIR BY BUS OR TRAIN

To skip lengthy road trips, Flights to Cornwall land A number of Cornwall’s you can cross some of at Airport, with most popular spots, can Cornwall’s bigger rivers routes from across the be reached by train from on the ferries, some of UK and Ireland departing London Paddington, which carry cars and from the likes of London, while scenic branch bikes as well as people. Manchester, Belfast, lines can get you to Cardiff and Edinburgh. some of the smaller Cornish towns.. The 556 . bus runs from the airport to the bus station in Newquay.

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Golitha Falls On a scenic stretch of the River that winds through the ancient oak forest of Draynes Wood, St. Nectan’s Glen are the cascades and waterfalls of Golitha Falls. Speaking of waterfalls, a secret one An area of outstanding natural beauty, the worth seeking out is St. Nectan’s woodland is awash with bluebells in spring and full Glen. The 18-metre tall cascade of butterflies in summer, and you might also clock drops into a natural plunge pool that otters taking a dip in the falls. you can take a dip in. The leafy site is associated with pixies and King Arthur – so it’s much more than just a pretty place to swim.

Men-an-tol rock Nicknamed the ‘Devil’s Eye’. Back in the Middle Ages, this Neolithic burial chamber was believed to have the power to heal, and the sick would crawl through it in a bid to cure their ailments. Newquay

Truro St. Ives Falmouth Lansallos Beach Cornwall has a clutch of little- known beaches that remain crowd-less even in the height of summer. We love the secluded spots along the coast towards , where Lansallos offers a peaceful solace away from the rest of the world. Roche Rock Out on the barren hills above Roche village, the remains of a tiny chapel atop Roche Rock make for a peculiar sight. Once the home of a hermit, or so Fowey the local legend goes, the chapel dates The upmarket seaside resort of back centuries and you can still wander Fowey oozes charm, with boutique inside what’s left of it. There are superb shops and waterside pubs leading views from here too. to a yacht-lined harbour. Its café terraces and pub gardens are the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon. Hidden Gems Picks for Kids Best Activities Foodie Delights TOP PICKS : FOR KIDS

Rick Stein Cookery School Cornish Seal Sanctuary St Michael’s Mount

At the Rick Stein At the Cornish Seal The tiny offshore island Cookery School, under Sanctuary, you can sign St. Michael's Mount 18s can take a three- your youngsters up for a makes for an enchanting hour master class from VIP meet-and-greet day out for youngsters, the legendary chef’s with the resident sea who’ll love scrambling to team. They take lions, during which they the hilltop castle, nurturing an early will help feed them their exploring the fortress and interest in cooking pretty lunch. learning about the seriously here. mount’s myths and legends.

Museum of Witchcraft and Tintagel Castle Magic Lands End Landmark

If you’ve got kids in your Famous for its links to party who think all Young Instagram addicts King Arthur, the remains museums are boring, can fill their feeds with of the 13th-century change their minds at the selfies taken at the iconic Tintagel Castle boast Museum of Witchcraft and Land’s End Landmark and Dark Age ruins and Magic. Packed with skulls, the sweeping seascapes ancient gardens, all costumes and curiosities, surrounding it. overlooking a dramatic there is plenty to entertain stretch of coastline. youngsters, who will be intrigued by Britain’s real- life history of witchcraft.

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Museum of Witchcraft and Magic

Tintagel Castle

Newquay

Truro St Austell St. Ives St. Michael's Mount Penzance Land’s Falmouth Rick Stein End Cookery School Landmark Cornish Seal Sanctuary CROWD PLEASERS: BEST ACVITVITIES

WeSup Koru Kayaking Jail

For a quirky and only Try your hand at Sign up for a tour with mildly terrifying insight stand-up paddle Koru Kayaking and you into Cornwall’s prison boarding with WeSup, can tick off the scenic history, check into where expert landscapes that historical Bodmin Jail for instructors offer one- inspired TV’s Poldark. an overnight stay behind to-one sessions for all They’re perfect for cell bars, complete with abilities in the pretty groups, with tandem three-course dinner and bay of Gylly Beach. kayaks for four people. expert insights from a local medium.

Trevibban Mill Vineyard Marine Discovery Penzance Green Cart Farm Hop from train to boat

Catamaran trips run by With award-winning The fields of Green Cart Marine Discovery vinos and a gorgeous Farm are awash with Penzance only allow a setting, Trevibban Mill fragrant lavender, dozen passengers Vineyard’s tours and chamomile and onboard at a time, tastings make a great rosemary, which you can guaranteeing you afternoon out for wine use to create natural uninterrupted views of buffs and novices alike candles or perfume at a the creatures you come workshop held in the across as you sail around farm’s old-fashioned the Cornish coast. apothecary.

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Trevibban Mill Vineyard Bodmin Jail

Newquay Green Cart Farm Koru Kayaking

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Penzance Falmouth Marine WeSup Paddle Boarding Discovery Penzance BEST FOODIE DELIGHTS

Fifteen Cornwall

Ben Tunnicliffe Sennen Maharajah Cove A family owned For quality curries served restaurant run by a Jamie Oliver fans can Michelin starred chef, Ben dine out at the TV chef’s in a fabulous clifftop sea- Tunnicliffe Sennen Cove Cornish outpost at Fifteen view dining room, head to serves casual food Cornwall, where Italian Maharajah: Cornwall’s superbly cooked. And dishes are given a longest running and best- with huge windows Cornish twist and cooked loved Indian restaurant. overlooking a scenic by young chefs on stretch of beach, the Jamie’s award-winning setting is not too shabby apprentice scheme. either.

Sam’s Cornwall The Coddy Shack

Dishes to Try

Sam’s Cornwall has We don’t need to tell you The Coddy Shack is a branches all over the that the Cornish pasty is Cornish institution, with county, each with their Cornwall’s ultimate foodie fish and chips to go, a sit- own unique vibe. They must-try, but we can tell down seafood restaurant you that not all Cornish all major in seafood, but and an epic eating pasties are made equal. For our favourite is The City challenge all available in Truro, which is a pasty exactly as it should under one roof. covered from floor to be, head to ’s ceiling in film and music waterside Chough Bakery memorabilia. for the perfect mix of pastry-wrapped steak, potatoes, turnips and cream. www.oliverstravels.com MAP IT OUT: WHERE TO FIND THE BEST FOR FOODIES

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Chough Bakery

Fifteen Cornwall Maharajah Newquay The Coddy Shack Sam’s Cornwall

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