Tucked under the western end of Falmouth bay in the shelter of Pendennis Point, Castle beach is easy to miss, but well worth a visit. Easy to miss because it’s situated at the foot of the steep cliffs that run alongside Cliff Road. The beach itself is quite narrow and can disappear at high tide. […]
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Gyllyngvase beach, known locally as Gylly, is the centre of Falmouth’s beach scene. Mixing a cool California-esque beach vibe with some flora that wouldn’t be out of place in the Mediterranean, the awards winning Blue Flag beach is a great place to hunker down for a fun filled beach day. Nestled at the western edge
Taking in three of Falmouth’s very best beaches, this walk offers some fantastic elevated views across Falmouth Bay. Distance: 5 miles (return) Difficulty: 2/5, good paths throughout. (Note: This walk can be extended to start at Castle Beach or Pendennis Point which will add on two miles, or shortened by a couple of miles by starting at
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A mere stone’s throw from Trewena, our neighbours at the Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary are a must see on your visit to Cornwall. Home to over 100 donkeys, each a character in their own right, the sanctuary is always a joy to visit, not least to be able to see these lovely animals now being treated
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This walk takes in some fine estuary views, an old fishing village and some lovely secluded bays. Distance: 3 miles (return) Difficulty: 2/5, good paths throughout although there’s a couple of steep sections around Durgan. Our start point for this walk is the National Trust car park at Bosveal, from there head south towards the coast,
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If its food you’re after in Cornwall then its hard to argue against Falmouth being the place to beat for culinary greatness. With access to rich fishing grounds off the south coast, and to the ecosystems of the Fal and Helford rivers to provide the area’s prized shellfish, alongside some of the county’s most fertile
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It’s fair to say that winter in Cornwall can be dramatic. Weather and storms transform beaches and bays that are clear and tranquil in summer into moving scenes of power and destruction. Nestled at the foot of the UK, and jutting out into the ocean with over 400 miles of coastline, in Cornwall you’re never
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We love Winter in Cornwall, and reckon it might just about be the best time of year to visit. Catch a good day and you’ll experience the freshest and clearest air that the UK can offer, and see Cornwall at its most dramatic and majestic. It’s a well known secret locally that winter’s when the
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Picture Cornwall and you’ll probably have an image of sun-kissed beaches, ice creams, and long evening sunsets. What you probably don’t know is that it’s when the days draw in and the anoraks come out that Cornwall is at its very best. Here’s our top 9 reasons why we think you should be coming to
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If Cornwall is good at one thing it’s beaches. With over 300 miles of beautiful coastline you’re spoiled for choice wherever you go, but we reckon that if you’re heading to Falmouth you’re in for a beach-tastic time on some of the Cornwall’s very best bays! There’s a variety of beaches to choose from close
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