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It’s hard not to fall in love with Cornwall.
Located in the far west of Great Britain, Cornwall lies on a long peninsula with no inland area more than 20 miles from the sea. It has a coastline of over 400 miles with 158 miles designated as Heritage Coast.
Cornwall is diverse. The dramatic coastline, accessed by the spectacular South West Coast Path provides walkers with miles of gentle strolls and challenging hikes. Along the way there are captivating fishing harbours and splendid beaches with pounding surf that provides a natural playground for a variety of water sports.
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Inland, there is Bodmin Moor with its panorama of big skies, fascinating prehistoric remains, great walking trails and more than its fair share of local legends. Rivers and streams, farmland and woods along with villages and hamlets all go together to make up the diversity of Cornwall.
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Although it seems a million miles away, it’s easy to access by road, rail or air.
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THINGS TO DO
Outdoor activities
Beaches
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For information about all of Cornwall’s beaches visit the Cornwall Beach Guide.
Favourite beaches: Do check tide times
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North Coast about 1 hour
Bude, Widemouth, Polzeath, Daymer, Rock, Padstow, Trebarwith
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South Coast about 25 minutes
Cawsand/Kingsand, Tregantle (check firing days), Freathy, Portwrinkle, Downderry and Seaton
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Golf
Walking
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Cycling
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Wild Swimming
As well as at the many beaches:
Respryn Bridge, River Fowey, Bodmin
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​National Trust Lanhydrock, Cotehele, Lydford Gorge (Devon)
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Eden Project
St. Ives
Padstow
Looe & Polperro
Fowey
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Best for plant-based fine dining
The Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling
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Pubs
Beach Cafes
Sunset Surf Cafe, Gwithian Towans
Watering Hole, Perranporth Beach
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Places to visit
Places to eat
A Rare Breed of Sumptuous Shepherd’s Hut B&B Holidays in Rural Cornwall