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ALTARNUN
A charming Bodmin Moor village with a 15th century packhorse
bridge and the outstanding parish church of St Nonna, known
as the ‘cathedral of the moors’.
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BLISLAND
A classic moorland village, complete with village green
and the part-Norman parish church of St Protus and St Hyacinth,
described by Sir John Betjeman as ‘dazzling and amazing’.
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BODMIN
Once the county town of Cornwall, attractions at Bodmin
include a notable 15th century parish church, with the remains
of a monastery and priory, and a Tudor Guildhall. Bodmin
Gaol, once the scene of many public executions, is now a
tourist attraction. There’s a steam railway, great
fishing, access to the Camel Trail, and the grand houses
of Lanhydrock and Pencarrow are nearby.
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BODMIN
MOOR
Granite moorland of outstanding beauty, with an abundance
of Neolithic and Bronze Age remains. Nearby is Dozmary Pool
of Arthurian legend, and Sibleyback Lake Park.
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BOLVENTOR
Here you’ll find Jamaica Inn, made famous by Daphne
du Maurier, and Colliford Lake Park.
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BOSCASTLE
An entrancing north coast harbour, with a 16th century quay
and 14th century cottages clinging to the hillside. Thomas
Hardy met his wife here whilst restoring nearby St Juliot
church.
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BUDE
A prime north coast resort with miles of sandy beaches that
are ideal for surfing, with rock pools and a tidal swimming
pool. Each summer Bude hosts a jazz festival.
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CAMELFORD
This historic town makes a good centre for a walking holiday.
Attractions include museums, galleries and an arts centre.
There’s also good fishing at nearby Crowdy reservoir.
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CONSTANTINE
BAY
One of a succession of fine sandy beaches adjoining Trevose
Head, with a links golf course and excellent cliff walks.
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CRACKINGTON
HAVEN
A small cove overlooked by the highest cliffs in Cornwall.
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THE EDEN PROJECT - www.edenproject.com
An awe-inspiring tribute to the natural world.
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FALMOUTH
Surrounded by water, Falmouth is home to the amazing National
Maritime Museum, with state of the art interactive displays.
www.nmmc.co.uk
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FOWEY
An historic seafaring town, which hosts an annual Daphne
du Maurier festival every May.
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LAND'S
END
The most westerly point on mainland Britain, offering awe-inspiring
views out towards the Isles of Scilly.
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LOOE
A holiday resort full of character, with sandy beaches and
a bustling quayside featuring the unique Banjo Pier. Nearby
there is a monkey sanctuary.
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MEVAGISSEY
A working fishing port, where pretty cob cottages spill
down to the harbour from the steep valley. Nearby you’ll
find beaches at Portmellon and Gorran Haven, and the outstanding
Lost Gardens of Heligan.
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NEWQUAY
Unquestionably Cornwall’s busiest resort, and the UK’s
centre for surfing. The town overlooks a succession of fine
beaches. There’s lots to do here, from the zoo and
the aquarium, to the lively nightlife.
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PADSTOW
A picturesque and busy harbour town, made famous by Rick
Stein’s Seafood Restaurant. Padstow is built
on a hillside overlooking the Camel estuary, and has many
fine mediaeval buildings.
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PENZANCE
A bustling town and harbour featuring Cornwall’s only
promenade, and an open-air art deco seawater swimming pool.
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PERRANPORTH
A family resort boasting three miles of sandy beach, perfect
for surfing.
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POLPERRO
A showpiece harbour village, featured on many chocolate
boxes. Tightly packed cottages tumble down to the quay.
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POLZEATH
A fine bathing and surfing beach. St Enodoc church near
Polzeath is the last resting place of Sir John Betjeman.
Nearby Rock is popular for sailing and windsurfing.
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PORT
ISAAC
This pretty village has been a fishing harbour since the
Middle Ages, with narrow twisting streets, fish cellars,
geranium-filled alleys (‘drangs’), and a tiny
beach.
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ST
AGNES
A former tin mining town, featuring old picturesque engine
houses and two beaches.
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ST
IVES
Magnificently situated, overlooking a spectacular crescent
of beaches. The fishing quarter is a warren of ancient stone
cottages, cobbled lanes and alleys. Famous as an artist’s
colony, galleries abound in St Ives, including the Tate
and the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden.
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TINTAGEL
The legendary birthplace of King Arthur, and site of his
13th century castle.
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TRURO
Cornwall’s commercial centre, with plenty of shopping,
an impressive cathedral and some fine examples of Georgian
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WADEBRIDGE
A busy market town, and the ideal place from which to hire
a bike and cycle the Camel Trail
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