Punctuated by a few of the best seashores in England, miles of unspoilt shoreline, and melodramatic landscapes, the county nestled on England’s rugged southwestern tip has at all times had an air of the romantic!
I’ve at all times thought Cornwall was made for lovely street journeys. With a great excuse to reminisce and share a few of favourite reminiscences, right here’s why l love a Cornwall Highway Journey (and Devon too!)…
My dreamy Cornwall Highway Journey…
1. The Dreamy Shoreline
From sandy coves to patchwork fields crisscrossed with slim lanes, I feel all of the surroundings on this a part of England is gorgeous in a really ethereal means! Nonetheless, I personally suppose the shoreline (together with the coastal roads) is exceptionally breathtaking. It’s additionally very numerous, and I like that every space of Cornwall has spectacular coastal surroundings very distinctive to that space.
At Lizard Level, unbroken strains of cliffs result in lonely footpaths and wind-whipped lighthouses; St. Ives and Newquay are stuffed with golden Caribbean-esque seashores, on the Polperro heritage coast historic fishing communities perch proudly on wild and rocky shores, and Mount’s Bay is house to the imposing St.Michael’s Mount, a dramatic jagged island topped by a intriguing medieval church and well-preserved citadel.
There’s additionally a bountiful provide of hidden bays and secret coves—though smugglers and pirates usually are not included lately (fortunately)!
2. The Villages Untouched by Time
I personally consider Cornwall’s tiny, unspoilt fishing villages deserve a particular point out as nothing like them exists in the remainder of England (and I’ve traveled round most of it)! Polperro—positioned only a few spectacular miles alongside the coast from Looe—is taken into account one of many prettiest, and it’s additionally one in all my favourites.
Completely preserved and sheltered by a cliff ravine, it’s a fascinating jumble of tiny white-washed cottages and hardy sea-battered fishing boats.
Different picturesque villages I like to recommend together with in your Cornish street journey, embody St Mawgan, which is hidden in a spectacular valley; Cawsand and Kingsand, that are untouched by time and nonetheless retain their conventional character; the slim streets of the magical and tranquil Mevagissey; and fairly Polruan—an historic fishing village constructed on a really steep hill that lies simply throughout the water from the better-known Fowey.
3. The Distinctive Perspective on Life
Cornwall has lengthy held an nearly otherworldly presence. It’s steeped in fantasy and folklore and residential to legendary kings, lovely queens, and even a robust wizard.
The realm’s neighborhood of artists, writers, and novelists—drawn by its lovely surroundings and intriguing historical past—has additionally furthered Cornwall’s inventive perspective.
From New Age campers and a deep-rooted fondness of the magical to quirky outlets and creative design resorts, I like seeing proof of Cornwall’s distinctive outlook on life in all places as I drive across the wild and delightful landscapes!
4. The Stunning Seashores
Cornwall is house to a few of the best seashores in Europe, and on a street journey, selecting find out how to match all of them in would be the hardest. On my Cornwall journey, I spent most of our time in Fistral Bay Newquay, a protracted crescent of sand that has develop into England’s browsing mecca. Its fast neighbour is the bay with the cute identify Lusty Glaze!
My different favorite seashore in Cornwall is the beautiful Lantic Bay. Situated on the quiet however beautiful stretch of coast between Fowey and Polperro, Lantic Bay is a shocking vista of near-white sand and turquoise water set in a bay backed by towering verdant cliffs.
Kynance Cove on The Lizard Peninsula is one other favourites of mine and the family-friendly and laid-back Gyllyngvase Seashore in Falmouth. I’m additionally at all times charmed by Sennen Cove, Land’s Finish, the place spectacular Atlantic waves draw surfers and guests with its pristine white shores, rolling hills, and an astoundingly blue sea that I might simply stare at for hours!
5. It’s an More and more Stylish Journey Vacation spot
Whereas the staple industries of previous – mining, fishing and farming – have all however disappeared in Cornwall, the county has since reinvented itself as one of many nation’s fashionable inventive corners…and guests appear to be lapping it up, together with me!
I like that Cornwall’s hipster star is rising and rising, beginning with the space-age domes of the a lot beloved Eden Mission and persevering with with Michelin starred eateries, inventive boutique resorts and lovely impartial outlets.
6. I at all times really feel like I’m on a movie/TV set
With twisting lanes, lengthy stretches of untouched craggy surroundings, mysterious coves and distant hamlets, I can see why Cornwall has captured the creativeness of many filmmakers, TV producers and novelists through the years.
Driving by way of Cornwall, I like that the wild and romantic landscapes will transport you right into a gothic drama, a la Poldark and my favourites, Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca and Jamaica Inn.
I’m in all probability displaying my age however Fistral Seashore Newquay at all times reminds nineties surf film Blue Juice (the British reply to Level Break!) and chocolate-box fairly Port Isaac, which has develop into synonymous with the favored TV Brit present Doc Martin. Get pleasure from this glorious, whimsical and mystical nook of the nation!