This blogpost is a bit of a no-brainer for me because I live on The Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall. While I’m from St Austell, as a child I spent many weekends here, visiting my grandparents. I really consider myself to be a Roseland Girl. The Roseland Peninsula is situated between St Austell and Truro. There
For a little slice of outdoor, coastal adventure and gentle wanderings. Mostly in Cornwall, of course.
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Cadgwith and Coverack In A Day
I’m trying to make the most of any free time I have. This means reacquainting myself with some favourite parts of Cornwall, and exploring those I’ve no memory of ever visiting. Cadgwith and Coverack have been on the list for some time. Given that they’re quite close together, I decided to visit them on the
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Tudor Times at Pendennis Castle
Pendennis Castle is a new one for us. I’m a real fan of British history, and have a soft spot for castles and stately homes. With the summer holidays here, it was a prime opportunity to explore somewhere new and child friendly. We decided to visit Pedennis Castle for one of their Legendary Joust days that
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Coastal Walks and Coffee at Trevaunance Cove, Cornwall
Trevaunance Cove sits on the north Cornish Coast and is the main beach for the lovely village of St Agnes. Trevaunance Cove sits at the bottom of a decent hill and once you’re there, you’ll be happy you made the effort. With rugged splendour and unspoilt coastline, it’s easy to feel like you’ve been transported
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Elderflower Picking and Reminiscing at Pendower
A few years ago, I went elderflower picking with my mum. This resulted in her making some delicious and refreshing homemade cordial. Every May to June, when elderflower’s in abundance in Cornwall, I promise myself I’ll do the same. I’ve obviously waited a few years for the idea to imbue because this is the first
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Watching The Sun Go Down On Lusty Glaze
A Bit About Lusty Glaze An evening this week saw me stretching my legs with a friend. We decided to watch the sun go down on Lusty Glaze beach, in Newquay. Aside from its fabulous, somewhat flirty name, Lusty Glaze is a relatively secluded cove, nestled between Tolcarne beach and Watergate Bay on Cornwall’s north