The area around Mabe Parish is unique in Cornwall for its granite quarrying heritage. It’s also unique in being home to the only Via Ferratta or ‘Iron Stairway’ In the south of England. Via Feretta Cornwall gives you the unique opportunity to get up close and personal Cornwall’s granite quarrying heritage as you ascend cliff […]
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Kernow Adventure Park is one of Cornwall’s best hidden adventure secrets! Located in Kessel Quarry, a short distance from Trewena Cottages, the once successful granite quarry is now flooded with spring water. Flanked by steep walls of granite the 21-acre former industrial site is now home to a bunch of fun water bound activities that’ll
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I’ve been planning to hike the Lizard coast path for some time and in April was joined by a couple of companions plus our dog Spud to tackle the 35ish miles from Porthleven to Helford passage. The path would take us around the coast of one of Cornwall’s most beautiful areas. We split the walk
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Just outside of Falmouth and the village of Mawnan Smith sits a real gem in the National Trust’s collection of magnificent gardens. The Gardens are situated through a long valley that leads down to the Helford river, and it’s this valley terrain that we think makes this a truly magical place. You’re surrounded by the
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Falmouth will be getting all nautical from 14th – 16th June 2024 as two of the town’s most anticipated events combine for a feast of ocean themed festivities. Out on the water, Falmouth Classics features three days of racing and parades of classic boats., It’s a must for all sailors, plus anyone for a taste of history.
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Over 10 days every year the eyes of Cornwall turn to Falmouth for its annual festivities. Originating as a sailing regatta as early at 1837, these days, with so much going on it’s hard to pin down a theme other than fun, fun and more fun. Sailing races now feature alongside, live music, food and drink events,
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Maenporth sits at the ocean edge of a lush green valley, backed by tall trees and thick woods, and flanked by cliffs on either side. It’s only a 10 minute drive from Falmouth’s centre, but feels a world away. Come here to relax and enjoy the views. The large sandy beach is popular with families,
Few seaside towns boast as jaw-dropping a location as Falmouth. Perched on the southwestern edge of Cornwall’s granite finger, Falmouth gazes over the mouth of the Fal River as it pours into the English Channel, flanked by rolling green hills and a sparkling blue sea. It’s not just the views that make this town special—Falmouth
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Located in Mabe Parish, just a short drive (or 20 minute walk) away from Trewena, lies the gorgeous Argal lake. Popular with local anglers, dog walkers and runners, the lake has a circular walk of about 2 miles that straddles the shoreline and passes through woodland and meadows. Argal lake is nestled in a valley
Swanpool Beach is a lovely soft sand and shingle beach that looks out to Falmouth bay but feels way out of the hustle and bustle of Falmouth’s town beaches, despite the fact that it’s right around the corner from the town’s main waterfront. At the beach you’ll find an outdoor cafe, crazy golf course as