Trip to Cornwall - Any advice or interesting links to plan the trip?

[Pat]

Hi all,
beginning of July I am planning a trip to Cornwall (from Italy) and from there I would go as last year to GFOS. Would any of you UK folks an advice in which area to stay for three days and from there explore nature by car and of course walking? We would take the ferry from Roscoff to Plymouth.
@CRH are by chance from Cornwall? (You are appearing many times when seaching for 'Corwall' in the forum.
Thank you in advance.
Greetings from Italy.
Saluti
Pat

 

[CRH]

Hi all,
beginning of July I am planning a trip to Cornwall (from Italy) and from there I would go as last year to GFOS. Would any of you UK folks an advice in which area to stay for three days and from there explore nature by car and of course walking? We would take the ferry from Roscoff to Plymouth.
@CRH are by chance from Cornwall? (You are appearing many times when seaching for 'Corwall' in the forum.
Thank you in advance.
Greetings from Italy.
Saluti
Pat

Hi Pat
I'm not from Cornwall, I spend a lot of time there and plan to retire there soon, we already have a place there but it is currently let as a residential property.
We have travelled all round Cornwall and I can recommend many beautiful areas to stay. The Lizard peninsular is far quieter than the rest of Cornwall but the coastal walks are fabulous, as they all are.
St. Ives is the normal go to but is extremely busy and impossible to park in the holiday seasons. Use tue park and ride from Lelant and enjoy the coastal train ride into St. Ives. If you must go to Lands End but enjoy walking i would suggest parking at Sennen cove and walking the coastal path. The coastal drive from St Ives, through Zennor and St Just is a must for us as you go on to Sennan cove. St Just is a lovely little place and is home to Cape Cornwall for a little diversion, there is also a classic car garage on the way out that I always have to stop at and have a look through the window.
Perranporth has a huge beach when the tide is out and the beach bar which this year will be opening its new roof terrace.
Padstow is home to Rick Stein, the TV chef and can again be very busy. Lots of the shops seem to have Rick Stein involved.
We have stayed in many places over the years but what I am about to say a lot of people will argue against and their arguments are valid. We now generally stay in Newquay, home to Fistral Beach and the surfing competitions. It is very central to getting to anywhere in Cornwall within a sensible amount of time, close to the A30. It has Supermarkets and plenty of places to eat and drink. It's on the coast to walk the coastal paths and has a number of beaches.
If you would like any further information and finding places to stay, please feel free to pm me.
Give me a bit more info on what you would like to do and I will try to help

 

[Pat]

Hi Pat
I'm not from Cornwall, I spend a lot of time there and plan to retire there soon, we already have a place there but it is currently let as a residential property.
We have travelled all round Cornwall and I can recommend many beautiful areas to stay. The Lizard peninsular is far quieter than the rest of Cornwall but the coastal walks are fabulous, as they all are.
St. Ives is the normal go to but is extremely busy and impossible to park in the holiday seasons. Use tue park and ride from Lelant and enjoy the coastal train ride into St. Ives. If you must go to Lands End but enjoy walking i would suggest parking at Sennen cove and walking the coastal path. The coastal drive from St Ives, through Zennor and St Just is a must for us as you go on to Sennan cove. St Just is a lovely little place and is home to Cape Cornwall for a little diversion, there is also a classic car garage on the way out that I always have to stop at and have a look through the window.
Perranporth has a huge beach when the tide is out and the beach bar which this year will be opening its new roof terrace.
Padstow is home to Rick Stein, the TV chef and can again be very busy. Lots of the shops seem to have Rick Stein involved.
We have stayed in many places over the years but what I am about to say a lot of people will argue against and their arguments are valid. We now generally stay in Newquay, home to Fistral Beach and the surfing competitions. It is very central to getting to anywhere in Cornwall within a sensible amount of time, close to the A30. It has Supermarkets and plenty of places to eat and drink. It's on the coast to walk the coastal paths and has a number of beaches.
If you would like any further information and finding places to stay, please feel free to pm me.
Give me a bit more info on what you would like to do and I will try to help

Hi CRH,
that's quick and super interesting information. Just would love to enjoy the dramatic scenery of Cornwall, the nature and some culture. And yes we prefer to stay in in aerea which is less crowded. If there is good food even better;-) Found this place https://www.houselbay.com/ - not booked yet.

 

[CRH]

We stayed in the village about 3 years ago in June and it lovely and quiet in the week, gets a bit busier at the weekend. Fabulous place to relax and enjoy the surrounding area. There are a small number of places to eat in the village and the fish and chip shop has limited opening hours (i think it's still there)
The Cornish Chuffs can be seen at.the right time of year when you head to the point. The RSB have someone down there helping you with where to look. Also get a fair few seals. There are also a number of small fishing villages to visit.
My favourite ice-creamis made at a farm nearby, Roskillys ice-creamfarm. They also do lovely meals in the day and eveningwith entertainment, but i would recommend checking to see what's on.
That place looks amazing. If you want to walk, relax, and get away from it all, it's a good spotto go. It always seems that bit warmer there too.
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[Cheshire cat]

My favourite part of Cornwall is in the area of Cape Cornwall. Overall I prefer the North Coast of Cornwall, although Falmouth, on the south coast is also a lovely place to visit . The fact that Cornwall is so narrow, means nowhere is very far away (traffic permitting). It certainly is a beautiful part of the UK.

 

[Pat]

We stayed in the village about 3 years ago in June and it lovely and quiet in the week, gets a bit busier at the weekend. Fabulous place to relax and enjoy the surrounding area. There are a small number of places to eat in the village and the fish and chip shop has limited opening hours (i think it's still there)
The Cornish Chuffs can be seen at.the right time of year when you head to the point. The RSB have someone down there helping you with where to look. Also get a fair few seals. There are also a number of small fishing villages to visit.
My favourite ice-creamis made at a farm nearby, Roskillys ice-creamfarm. They also do lovely meals in the day and eveningwith entertainment, but i would recommend checking to see what's on.
That place looks amazing. If you want to walk, relax, and get away from it all, it's a good spotto go. It always seems that bit warmer there too.
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Great CPH for all these details. I do not have too much time to plan and I think I fall already in love with Lizard Peninsula. Just booked the ferry and will book later the hotel. BTW last year after GFOS I went to Isle of Wight and of course we did love it so much. Pity that is far away from us. Yes, we like nature and just want to breathe fresh sea air and enjoy the landscape.

 

[CRH]

Great CPH for all these details. I do not have too much time to plan and I think I fall already in love with Lizard Peninsula. Just booked the ferry and will book later the hotel. BTW last year after GFOS I went to Isle of Wight and of course we did love it so much. Pity that is far away from us. Yes, we like nature and just want to breathe fresh sea air and enjoy the landscape.

Enjoy yourselves, I'm sure you will, it is a beautiful part of Cornwall.
Hopefully you will still be a member on the forum when I'm retired and want to go travelling across Europe and Italy, you can give me some advice in return.
Let me know how you get on and post some pictures.

 

[remote medic]

Gwithian has a stunning long beach and sand dunes , St Michaels Mount is also a stunning place to visit especially if you get to visit at low tide. St Ives as mentioned is rammed with tourists, as is Padstow, and parking can be / will be an issue in both locations .

 

[Pat]

Enjoy yourselves, I'm sure you will, it is a beautiful part of Cornwall.
Hopefully you will still be a member on the forum when I'm retired and want to go travelling across Europe and Italy, you can give me some advice in return.
Let me know how you get on and post some pictures.

Thanks a million CRH. Happy to help planning your next trip to Northern and Central Italy.

 

[Phud]

Hi all,
beginning of July I am planning a trip to Cornwall (from Italy) and from there I would go as last year to GFOS. Would any of you UK folks an advice in which area to stay for three days and from there explore nature by car and of course walking? We would take the ferry from Roscoff to Plymouth.
@CRH are by chance from Cornwall? (You are appearing many times when seaching for 'Corwall' in the forum.
Thank you in advance.
Greetings from Italy.
Saluti
Pat

Hello Pat,

I live in Cornwall, near Falmouth.

Allow about an hour to get from Plymouth to the lizard, for local food, Gear Farm pasty is the one to try. Ice cream you have Moomaids of Zennor, depends where you are staying I will try t gie you some pubs. Noth Coast, good for walking and such is https://www.gurnardshead.co.uk/.

Our issue is we have no dealers down here.

Around the Lizard you have Church Cove, and on the cliffs you have http://halzephron-inn.co.uk/ which is good and you can walk around.

Just a word, people find the roads here narrow for some reason, they're not, just local drivers will not be going as slow as others

Cheers

Phud

 

[Logsplitter]

Fowey town, estuary and general area is one of my favourites

 

[Coullabus]

I love Cornwall, but really can’t add any value beyond saying I like Mevagissy But haven’t been there for too many years. Enjoy your trip.

(Scotland next year?)

 

[Pat]

Hello Pat,

I live in Cornwall, near Falmouth.

Allow about an hour to get from Plymouth to the lizard, for local food, Gear Farm pasty is the one to try. Ice cream you have Moomaids of Zennor, depends where you are staying I will try t gie you some pubs. Noth Coast, good for walking and such is https://www.gurnardshead.co.uk/.

Our issue is we have no dealers down here.

Around the Lizard you have Church Cove, and on the cliffs you have http://halzephron-inn.co.uk/ which is good and you can walk around.

Just a word, people find the roads here narrow for some reason, they're not, just local drivers will not be going as slow as others

Cheers

Phud

Great Phud. Bookmarked both places. No problem with tiny roads and the Grenny. I live in Italy ;-) and have been last year to Isle of Wight

 

[Pat]

I love Cornwall, but really can’t add any value beyond saying I like Mevagissy But haven’t been there for too many years. Enjoy your trip.

(Scotland next year?)

Thank you Coulabus. Yes, Scotland is being in my mind for many years - by motorcylce and now by car. Problem is that France is in the middle - just to big country. From my place in Italy to Roscoff is 1500km.

 

[Pat]

Gwithian has a stunning long beach and sand dunes , St Michaels Mount is also a stunning place to visit especially if you get to visit at low tide. St Ives as mentioned is rammed with tourists, as is Padstow, and parking can be / will be an issue in both locations .

yes, I saw the picture of Gwithian. - really stunning.
anyway Thank you all for your great support and now decided to stay in Lizard. I have only three days. hope to see you on the road or off the road or in Goodwood.

 

[Tazzieman]

We've done the coastal walk from St Ives to Penzance and each segment was stunning. And there are several megalithic sites in Cornwall you can drive/walk to if that is interesting to you.