Description
Cornwall is known for its spectacular scenery, tiny fishing harbours, sandy beaches and surfing. Outside the tourist hotspots it has an intricate landscape full of life, where the ancient meets the modern. This guide takes you deep into this landscape, to old forgotten places and new exciting venues, from Land's End to the Rame Peninsula, from Lizard Point to Bude.
Come with us from the old to where Excalibur was thrown into the lake hundreds of years ago to the modern to the settings for the Poldark TV series. Come with us from the tiny the tombstone of Alfred Wallis to the huge the intricate folded rocks on Millook beach. Join us from the noisy Trevithick's Puffing Devil to the quiet the tranquil Japanese garden.
Cornwall has changed. It is an intriguing mix of modern gastronomy, mining heritage, ancient ruins, literary festivals, traditional dances and brand-new technology. This guide is a personal selection of the best places, a mix to cover all t