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Unforgettable!
Totally unspoilt, un-crowded, wild and remote in places, North Cornwall is full of beauty with many areas to explore. Discover sixty miles of dramatic heritage coastline, sandy beaches, hidden coves, picturesque fishing villages, wooded river valleys and bustling market towns.
The town of Bude is situated on the Atlantic Heritage Coast of Cornwall, adjacent to fine sandy beaches, and on the South West Coastal Path. Bude bay and the nearby beaches provide some of the finest surfing to be had in all of England.
Meandering down the coast is the quaint fishing village of Boscastle, with its 16th Century quay and charming cottages clinging to the hillside above. Thomas Hardy met his wife here whilst restoring nearby church of St Juliot. Tintagel is famous for its Arthurian legends and the remains of the King Arthur’s castle still stand today.
Much of the spectacular cliffs either side of the castle are owned by the National Trust, as is the Old Post Office.
Port Isaac is an unspoilt, pretty fishing village where cottages run down to a sheltered harbour. Around the harbour there are reminders of an industry long gone when this was a busy coastal port, exporting coal, timber and pottery. Quality restaurants, pubs and interesting shops are linked by tiny alleyways.
Situated on an estuary, the small village of Rock is one of the major water sports centres, perfect for sailing, windsurfing & rowing. Take the ferry across to Padstow or the scenic coastal footpaths and inland walks; make this area an ideal base for hikers. Nearby, nestling in the dunes is St Enodoc Church where the late Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman is buried.
Padstow, with its fleet of trawlers, netters and crabbers is a colourful working harbour, but on May Day, Padstow dances to a different tune, when the pagan 'Obby 'Oss is unleashed and the narrow streets throb to the ceaseless drumbeat and wild cavortings of this age-old fertility celebration.
Bodmin Moor dominated by dramatic granite tors which tower over the sweeping expanse of moorland is famous for its legends and ghosts.
Launceston is the ancient capital of Cornwall and with its Georgian houses, narrow streets and market square, it is a delightful rural town with its impressive Norman Castle stands proudly over the town
Including:
Newquay, Padstow, Port Isaac, Tintagel, Boscastle, Bude, Launceston, Bodmin
Towns of North Cornwall
Newquay
Newquay situated on the North Cornwall Coast is the largest resort in Cornwall and self styled surfing capital of Britain. Once an isolated fishing community it still has an unspoilt harbour. The breathtaking Rivera’s rugged soaring cliffs alternate with sheltered coves and thundering surf with secluded rock pools, smugglers’ caves and soft, golden sands stretching for seven miles.
Padstow
Padstow nestles on the west side of the Camel Estuary and is a working port but also a top holiday destination. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty with picturesque coves, rugged headlands and beautiful sandy beaches. Old narrow streets slope down to the colourful bustling harbour which is surrounded by pastel-washed medieval houses and quaint little craft shops.
Bude
Bude is situated on the Atlantic Heritage Coast and has been attracting visitors since the Victorian times. Approximately 8 miles from the North Cornwall/Devon border it is an ideal location with which to explore the surrounding unspoilt coastline and superb sandy beaches. It was notorious for the wreckers in the 19th Century when many shipwrecks came to ground off the rugged coast.
Bodmin
Bodmin is an excellent base from which to explore Bodmin Moor, which has now been designated as an area of outstanding beauty. A haven for birds and wildlife it is a delightful area to walk and explore.
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