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We used to travel down from Yorkshire when I was a kid. Cornwall was a very long way away in those days, my Dad used to borrow an Austin Seven from a neighbour and by the time we got down there it was time to come home.
Not quite
, but we did have to break the journey and stay overnight in Bristol. I don't ever remember driving on motorways.
Then in the seventies, getting the train with my home made surfboard in the guards van. Skateboarding at Watergate Bay skatepark when it was brand new, whatever year that was (it's tennis courts now)and sleeping on the beach.
Last time I travelled to Cornwall I flew from Leeds Bradford to Newquay and it took about 10 minutes. I took Mrs Loughran, she'd never ever been before (!) and we hired an E type for the week from the company that hires out classics down that way. Being lost in Cornwall in a Series 1 4.2.... marvellous doesn't begin to describe it.
And now, all these years later I have friends who run the YHA at Treyarnon... I really must pay them a visit soon.
Not quite
, but we did have to break the journey and stay overnight in Bristol. I don't ever remember driving on motorways.Then in the seventies, getting the train with my home made surfboard in the guards van. Skateboarding at Watergate Bay skatepark when it was brand new, whatever year that was (it's tennis courts now)and sleeping on the beach.
Last time I travelled to Cornwall I flew from Leeds Bradford to Newquay and it took about 10 minutes. I took Mrs Loughran, she'd never ever been before (!) and we hired an E type for the week from the company that hires out classics down that way. Being lost in Cornwall in a Series 1 4.2.... marvellous doesn't begin to describe it.
And now, all these years later I have friends who run the YHA at Treyarnon... I really must pay them a visit soon.
loughran said:
Cornwall was a very long way away in those days
Mrs 21 and myself were discussing this yesterday. The whole journey was part of the holiday then and it really did seem that you were travelling a long way. Nowadays though, it's just a few hours of motorway and dual carriageway. The number of cars on the roads here has jumped massively this weekend and it seems lots of folk are coming here this summer. Fingers crossed for some sunshine. We live in east Cornwall and fiends in Bodmin had a BBQ last night starting at 5 . The queue started just past Jamaica Inn and was a slow crawl. Fortunately we know a cut across the western moor at Colliford reservoir on the St Neot rd. It brings you out just past Trago Mills on the A 30. So if your stuck, bored or the kids would like to see some ponies/take a break.
Great thread.
I am off to Cornwall on Friday for a week (and not letting the weather forecast put me off!).
What would people say the 5-10 top things to do are (indoor and outdoor)? We are driving down from London (route advice?) and staying at Porth just outside Newquay.
Got my big ticket restaurants sorted - although some good lunch / ice cream suggestions would be useful!
I am off to Cornwall on Friday for a week (and not letting the weather forecast put me off!).
What would people say the 5-10 top things to do are (indoor and outdoor)? We are driving down from London (route advice?) and staying at Porth just outside Newquay.
Got my big ticket restaurants sorted - although some good lunch / ice cream suggestions would be useful!
Great location for lunch is The Pandora Inn, Restronguet. Mind you, it has a very small car park for its popularity so get there early! Don't miss showing the kids the gold painted letter box acknowledging Ben Ainsley's Olympic gold medal win which is near the Inn.
Spend the rest of the day in south Cornwall..take the kids to Swanpool or Maenporth Beach maybe or a ferry trip from Falmouth to St. Mawes. Could have dinner at Hooked on the Rocks at Swanpool Beach, great location and good quality fish (must book beforehand).
Wife has family in Falmouth so we visit them twice a year out of season, staying at a hotel in Falmouth. Been going for 20+ years now..love it.We know the middle and western parts of Cornwall very well.
Going from Surrey we use the M3, A303, A30, M5, A30 again combination to near to Truro then head off on the A39 towards Falmouth, takes 4 1/4 hours non stop for the 270 miles.
R.
Spend the rest of the day in south Cornwall..take the kids to Swanpool or Maenporth Beach maybe or a ferry trip from Falmouth to St. Mawes. Could have dinner at Hooked on the Rocks at Swanpool Beach, great location and good quality fish (must book beforehand).
Wife has family in Falmouth so we visit them twice a year out of season, staying at a hotel in Falmouth. Been going for 20+ years now..love it.We know the middle and western parts of Cornwall very well.
Going from Surrey we use the M3, A303, A30, M5, A30 again combination to near to Truro then head off on the A39 towards Falmouth, takes 4 1/4 hours non stop for the 270 miles.
R.
matt3001 said:
Great thread.
I am off to Cornwall on Friday for a week (and not letting the weather forecast put me off!).
What would people say the 5-10 top things to do are (indoor and outdoor)? We are driving down from London (route advice?) and staying at Porth just outside Newquay.
Got my big ticket restaurants sorted - although some good lunch / ice cream suggestions would be useful!
1- visit the minnack theatreI am off to Cornwall on Friday for a week (and not letting the weather forecast put me off!).
What would people say the 5-10 top things to do are (indoor and outdoor)? We are driving down from London (route advice?) and staying at Porth just outside Newquay.
Got my big ticket restaurants sorted - although some good lunch / ice cream suggestions would be useful!
2- walk the coast path to sennen ( leave plenty of time , only do it on a nice suny day)
3- visit kynance cove
4- visit culdrose and do the base coach tour( tickets from the cafe)
5- go to annes pasties at the lizard
Best ice cream in Cornwall is Moomaid and you could do a lot worse than visit St Agnes. 
The weather this week has been lovely, although it's a bit chilly in the shade.
As you're staying nearby anyway, visit the NT cafe at Bedruthan Steps, as they do a very nice lunchtime menu. Cracking views also.
The weather this week has been lovely, although it's a bit chilly in the shade.
As you're staying nearby anyway, visit the NT cafe at Bedruthan Steps, as they do a very nice lunchtime menu. Cracking views also.
Edited by e21Mark on Tuesday 8th September 16:01
I'd agree with egor with his suggestion, all good.
Re Kynance Cove, you'll need to park in the car park at the top of the cliffs. There's two ways down to the Cove. One is heading towards the sea and then down a steep rocky path and across a pebble beach which can be cut off by the tides. Most people seems to take that route (by mistake?). The other is to exit the car park via a gap in the wall heading inland and then there's a reasonable quality rough road to walk along, no problems with it, and it ends up at the beach café, which is well worth a stop for an hour or two on a good day.
The Culdrose trip is also good. I got it from the visitor centre which is on the far side of the base assuming you're approaching after the Helston bypass. I think it is signposted.
As for pasties, personally I prefer Rowse's...
R.
Re Kynance Cove, you'll need to park in the car park at the top of the cliffs. There's two ways down to the Cove. One is heading towards the sea and then down a steep rocky path and across a pebble beach which can be cut off by the tides. Most people seems to take that route (by mistake?). The other is to exit the car park via a gap in the wall heading inland and then there's a reasonable quality rough road to walk along, no problems with it, and it ends up at the beach café, which is well worth a stop for an hour or two on a good day.
The Culdrose trip is also good. I got it from the visitor centre which is on the far side of the base assuming you're approaching after the Helston bypass. I think it is signposted.
As for pasties, personally I prefer Rowse's...
R.
e21Mark said:
Best ice cream in Cornwall is Moomaid and you could do a lot worse than visit St Agnes.
The weather this week has been lovely, although it's a bit chilly in the shade.
THE BADLANDS !!!The weather this week has been lovely, although it's a bit chilly in the shade.
make sure you don't push in for the queue for ice creams the locals will probably have most there family also in the queue and turn nasty
The Leaper said:
Rowse's...
There are far too many pasties in Cornwall to say which is 'the' best. My top 3 are Philps, Prima Bakeries and Malcolm Barnecutts. No preference, they're all good.
The weather is superb today, if you're a driver, taking the coast road from newquay-lands end is good fun, just the annoying bit of going through the middle of hayle but you can skirt around St Ives and be back on the fun roads again.
I've not had ice cream in St Agnes, but Mr B's in Hayle is good, along with Roskillys on the Lizard.
If it's raining just buy a mac and go walk the cliff top path. Avoid places like Eden project, as everyone heads there. Another nice spot is Golitha Falls, or get the King Harry ferry across to the Roseland Peninsula. Portscatho is lovely and the pub does good food.
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment-and-plannin...
Another vote for Philps' pasties in Hayle. The chip shop is also very good and I hear the ice cream is OK.
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment-and-plannin...
Another vote for Philps' pasties in Hayle. The chip shop is also very good and I hear the ice cream is OK.
matt3001 said:
Good tips guys.
Where are the best photographic spots?
And maybe the best 5 'indoor' activities if its raining?
Marazion and kynance for photos depending if you want scenery.Where are the best photographic spots?
And maybe the best 5 'indoor' activities if its raining?
If it's raining go surfing/bodyboarding , rob barber bodyboard school was really good.
Pasties- you should try all the above pastie shops and report back.
My mum and dad have a house near Crantock and it is honestly one of my favourite places. Can do it in 3 and a half hours and it feels like a different world. Amazing beaches, driving roads and any weather is great weather. Ours has a sea view and mid November when the weather is terrible nothing feels more cozy. Amazing place to go and escape, especially when living in the South East. I usually go in the first week of December before life gets busy for Christmas.
themanwithnoname said:
I'm off down there for a week from Saturday, and have taken a few notes.
Staying in Bodmin so nice and central for trips out.
Great thread.
If the weathers nice do walk the cliff path from minnack to sennen , you'll see water you wouldn't think we get in this country, pass beaches you can't drive to. Staying in Bodmin so nice and central for trips out.
Great thread.
You honestly won't regret it.
Oi egor - dont recommend Kynance Cove to people! We want to keep these northerners away from these nice spots - all these tourists can make do with Newquay
On that note I am tourist and reside back up in Somerset, but we can get deep down into Cornwall in about 2hours. I visited about 5 times a year every year with my parents as a child and in the past 10years (with my Mrs) we have done similar. We never come down for more than 3/4days at a time, we just do long weekends when the weather looks good.
Favourite spot is Gwithian/Godrevy. Spent years boarding and eating pasties in the car parks down by the lighthouse! Even popped the question to my Mrs last year!
Whilst its a tourist hot spot we also absolutely love St Ives (although we normally try and visit these areas out of season or at least late in the day) - I cant resist a Burger in Hub or Balcony.
Few pictures I have just stuck on from my phone...
Nice Sunset having a Cider from the Dunes around the Corner from Carbis Bay
Evening Stop at Godrevy with Takeaway. Shortly after the M135i got a nice spank along the top road (B3301 I think)
Suns out - Lets see if we stick our massive Tent in the boot of the S2000! Camping at St Ives Bay Holiday park...
Dull January Morning from our room at the Pedn Olva in St Ives - These guys do some fantastic deals in Jan! We go each year to overcome the blues after Xmas.
KYNANCE! P.s - dont go here, its rubbish.
Think this was Mousehole. Nice little place down towards Penzance.
Boring picture, but picture from the Balcony of one of Carbis Bay Hotel's Beach Houses! Really recommend it - http://www.carbisbayhotel.co.uk/coastal-properties... - again great deals early in the year.
Last time we went down we found this little gem of a company. Called Cornish Luxury Holidays and are based in Carbis Bay - they have a handful of fabulous apartments all a nice walk into St Ives. This is the one we stayed in, they are all lovely - thoroughly recommend them.
http://www.cornishluxuryholidays.com/4-sandy-lane/...
We're actually off to Cornwall on Thursday morning, but this time we're heading straight to Lands End to jump on a plane to the Scilly Isles! Will have to stop somewhere on the way back though...
Love Cornwall
On that note I am tourist and reside back up in Somerset, but we can get deep down into Cornwall in about 2hours. I visited about 5 times a year every year with my parents as a child and in the past 10years (with my Mrs) we have done similar. We never come down for more than 3/4days at a time, we just do long weekends when the weather looks good.
Favourite spot is Gwithian/Godrevy. Spent years boarding and eating pasties in the car parks down by the lighthouse! Even popped the question to my Mrs last year!
Whilst its a tourist hot spot we also absolutely love St Ives (although we normally try and visit these areas out of season or at least late in the day) - I cant resist a Burger in Hub or Balcony.
Few pictures I have just stuck on from my phone...
Nice Sunset having a Cider from the Dunes around the Corner from Carbis Bay
Evening Stop at Godrevy with Takeaway. Shortly after the M135i got a nice spank along the top road (B3301 I think)
Suns out - Lets see if we stick our massive Tent in the boot of the S2000! Camping at St Ives Bay Holiday park...
Dull January Morning from our room at the Pedn Olva in St Ives - These guys do some fantastic deals in Jan! We go each year to overcome the blues after Xmas.
KYNANCE! P.s - dont go here, its rubbish.
Think this was Mousehole. Nice little place down towards Penzance.
Boring picture, but picture from the Balcony of one of Carbis Bay Hotel's Beach Houses! Really recommend it - http://www.carbisbayhotel.co.uk/coastal-properties... - again great deals early in the year.
Last time we went down we found this little gem of a company. Called Cornish Luxury Holidays and are based in Carbis Bay - they have a handful of fabulous apartments all a nice walk into St Ives. This is the one we stayed in, they are all lovely - thoroughly recommend them.
http://www.cornishluxuryholidays.com/4-sandy-lane/...
We're actually off to Cornwall on Thursday morning, but this time we're heading straight to Lands End to jump on a plane to the Scilly Isles! Will have to stop somewhere on the way back though...
Love Cornwall
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