Cornwall is a place that every respectable traveller should visit at least once in their lifetime.
I might be biased… in fact I probably most certainly am, but to me, Cornwall is one of the most beautiful places on earth. With breathtaking views of endless beauty, accompanied by the sounds of thundering waves crashing against the rocky cliff edges, as seagulls cry out, circling the skies above. It is the perfect place to become one with yourself and release your inner wanderer.
There is a constant force of nature, in this wondrous land, that is not to be reckoned with, and yet at the same time a peace and tranquillity in everything you see. It is a place ruled by mother nature, as most of the land is still untouched or (mostly) left to its own devices. It is this unkempt wilderness that makes Cornwall so unique to anywhere else.
But Cornwall is not merely a land of moors and cliff tops, it is also home to small quaint country villages and rolling fields – filled with sweet-smelling flowers and freshly harvested hay. A place of traditional festivals and ancient Celtic culture. There is so much to see and explore, from old castle ruins and Celtic stones to beautiful babbling brooks running through majestic woods.
In all my years of travelling and exploring, I have never been to a place that has felt so magical. And when I say this I mean it in the most literal sense – it quite literally feels like any minute a pixie or an elf could wander past you or a mermaid could wave its fish scaled tale in the local harbour! There is a constant mystery that shrouds Cornwall making all these fairy tales and mythical creatures seem plausible. Cornwall, or Kernow as the locals call it, is a place left in time, frozen in its simplicity and beauty.
In Kernow, time is not a key factor, everything happens in its own time at its own pace, or as the Cornish call it ‘D’reckly time’. There is no pressure or demands, it is simply a place to just be. This may be slightly hard to adjust to at first, however, once you breathe in the salty sea air and engross your self in the sounds of nature you will soon become a D’reckly doer yourself. Quite simply there is no way to hurry Cornwall…or if there is, no one has discovered it yet – but that is what makes it so very special.
As you can probably tell, I have a deep love for this beautiful part of the world. I have spent many a happy hour strolling its meadows and collecting seashells off its beaches. Wading in the lush clear waters, whilst watching the fishing boats set off for the day. Smelling the aroma of pure perfection that fills the air whilst homemade pasties cook in the ovens! As I’m sure you know, Cornwall is famous for its pastry heaven known as the pasty. There have been songs, poems and even stories written about pasties. Family recipes have been handed down through generation to generation, there are even competitions held in honour of the pasty!
So if you find your travelling legs have brought you to Cornwall, then it is an absolute must to try a pasty! And there is no better place to eat one then in a quaint little fishing village surrounded by lush golden sand and the sound of lapping waves. Though do watch the skies above for the seagulls, they love pasties almost as much as the Cornish and aren’t too shy to try take a bite!
Putting pasty eating seagulls aside…There is a wonderful poem about Cornwall written by the Cornish poet Clive Blake, I personally think it sums Kernow up perfectly:
Cornwall Explored
Coastline, rocky, rugged, proud, crumbling cliffs in ozone shrouds, sun-kissed drifts of desert sand, golden frame of a sea cradled land.
fishing village, atmospheric hub, brass band playing. outside quaint old pub, boats, all sizes, rest near harbour wall, wading birds sift through tide-filled pool.
foliage explosion of a Cornish hedge, country lanes snake, and young birds fledge, ruminants, punctuating, quilted hill, buzzards soar and wise hares are still.
tine mine engine house, towering stack, roof caved in, gorse and bracken’s back, white clay peak, geometrical and sleek, earths riches gouged, canyon deep.
moor-land, open, untamed, granite-strewn, wild ponies dance to a skylark’s tune, tor and beacon, barrow and mound, you’re in God’s own country when you walk this ground.
– Clive Blake
All in all, Kernow is a wondrous place and I don’t think I could ever do it true justice with words. It is somewhere you must come and experience for yourself. So I fully encourage you to pack your wellington boots and immerse yourself in the true beauty that is Cornwall! Come walk the cobbled streets of Truro, wade in the waters of Marazion, feel the wind on your face as you stand on the clifftops at the lizard and explore as much as humanly possible the wild beauty of this stunning land.
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading my little post about Cornwall and hopefully, it’s given you a new place to add to the travel list!
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All the very best from your wee Cornish blogger
Hermione x
I’m a fellow Cornwall lover and really enjoyed your post. It was the land of my childhood holidays and I’m still a regular visitor. I’m sure I leave with a little fairy dust each time I leave. It’s a magical place!
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So glad to hear you liked the post! Cornwall most certainly is a very magical place ✨ happy to hear you still visit lovely kernow, you never know I might bump into you one day 😊
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Had to Google where exactly is Cornwall. Heh. Those pictures alone makes me want to go there especially the first one 😍 I live for those breathtaking views!
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Hahaha Cornwall is probably one of the hidden gems of England, not many people outside the uk know where it is. It really is truly stunning though, I hope you’re able to come see it one day 😁
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It really does look lovely, I’ve never been to
Cornwall. Also, I want to each a Cornish pasty! Haha xx
Shevy
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Hahaha well there is no better place for a proper Cornish pasty than cornwall! I hope you’re able to make it one day 😁
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I’ve never been to Cornwall before but it looks like such a gorgeous place, I need to visit it sometime x
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You certainly do! It is such a wonderful part of the world 😁
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LOVED IT.
Veronica | https://styleandtellblog.wordpress.com/
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Thank you ☺️
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I absolutely love Cornwall and what you wrote about it was beautiful you can tell you’re passionate about it! My favourite place I’ve visited so far is St Ives but would love to go back soon and explore more!
Jess // foundationsandfairytales.wordpress.com
xx
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Awww thank you so much, that means a lot! St ives is gorgeous, especially in the sunshine. Hope you can make it back soon 😁
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It was so beautiful! We visited this time last year so had beautiful sunshine but it was awfully windy the day we visited there!x
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Haha yes last year wasn’t the best summer for cornwall, but this year seems to be shaping up nicely! Hoping it stays!
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I hope it stays for you too! I’d move there if I could it’s too beautiful!x
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Lovely post on a beautiful part of the UK! I’ve holidayed in Cornwall a few times, but would love to return! Where’s your favourite place?
Emma | http://www.lifeofemmax.co.uk
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Thank you so much! ☺️ glad to hear you’re a fellow cornwall lover! Ooo tough question, I love the lizard point but also the waterfall St Nectan’s Glen in Tintagel! Hope you get to come back soon 😁
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Cornwall sounds and looks absolutely stunning! I’ve heard a lot of great things about it before and it’s been on my travel bucket list for a while now. Fingers crossed I’ll get to visit there soon! 🙂
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Awww I hope you get to come soon and when it’s sunny too! Cornwall in the sunshine it amazing! Fingers crossed for you 😊
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Haven’t been to Cornwall since I was little! (I live in Birmingham) but this post is making me want to go there this summer so bad 🙂 Amazing photos too! x
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Awww bless, I hope you get a chance to come down this summer! I’m sure Cornwall won’t have changed much from when you last saw it haha
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Me too! Fingers crossed- I’m 23 but will still beg my parents to drive down this summer! Will let you know if I do and how I get on! 😀 x
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Awww I’ll keep my toes and fingers crossed for you! Do let me know if you make it down 😊
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I haven’t been to Cornwall since i was a lot younger but I absolutely loved it. It’s so beautiful and I agree, definitely somewhere everyone should go at some point! X
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I’m very happy to hear you’ve visited Cornwall and you’re right it certainly is beautiful! Have a lovely day 😁
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I’ve only ever been to Cornwall once and it was years back – would love to return one day! Your photo’s look fantastic!
Amy x
http://www.whatamysays.com
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Awww thank you! 😊 I hope you do get to return again soon!
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I’m just across the bridge in Tavistock, and couldn’t agree more!
Cornwall is sometimes just as good as going abroard: beautiful scenery, friendly people and such amazing history! ❤️
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That is very true indeed!! We’re so blessed to live in such beautiful places surrounded by gorgeous countryside 😁
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Definitely putting this on my travel list🌟🌟
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Very glad to hear it 😁
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I absolutely loved Newquay and hope to explore more of Cornwall at some point!
Rachel || anotherstationanothermile.com
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Awww I do love fistral beach at Newquay! I hope you get to come back at some point and explore more 😊
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I need to visit this place now. Wow. Added to my list of travel destinations!
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Yay very happy to hear it’s been added to the list! 🙂
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Another destination for the ole bucket list. Thank you for sharing.
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Most welcome! Glad it’s been added to the bucket list! 😊
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It does look absolutely beautiful. I’ve been looking at places in the UK to visit for a little babymoon and your photos look stunning.
Roxie | thebeautifulbluebird.com
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Awww well I hope you get the chance to come down to Cornwall! Babaymoon…love it! Thank you for reading 🙂
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Sounds and looks lovely… I don’t think I’ve ever been but I may need to take a trip down sometime!
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You really should, especially when it’s good weather – Cornwall is beautiful in the sunshine! Though it is also very charismatic in a storm too! It gives off a real Poldark vibe haha Thank you for reading
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Always wanted to take a trip to Cornwall, it’s such a long drive from where I live which sucks! The scenery looks beautiful
Katie / https://katie-lauren.blog/
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Aww what a shame! I hope that one day you’re able to make the trip down and enjoy the scenery for yourself 🙂
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This looks like such a beautiful and relaxing place to visit! I love your photos and descriptions of the area!
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Thank you so much! It certainly is beautiful and a very relaxing place for sure, perfect for a mini retreat 🙂
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I absolutely love Cornwall!
My housemate from uni lives down there so we sometimes have little reunions and its so perfect!
Also. I agree. The pasties are the most incredible thing.
Beth xx
http://isthisseattaken.net
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Yay! so glad to hear you are a fellow Cornwall lover! Pasties are so amazingly delicious, but I never eat them outside of Cornwall, as no where makes them as good! haha Thank you so much for reading my lovely 🙂
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Cornwall sounds amazing! Definitely putting on my to visit list! The pictures look fantastic!
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Thank you so much! 🙂 I hope it won’t be too long for you before you’re able to visit
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Awesome post! I love all the details. These types of blog posts are my favorites.
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Awww thank you so much, that means a lot! Very glad you liked it 😊
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Oh, Cornwall just looks beautiful! You have really sold the place to me, although it has always been on one of my places to visit! I think I will have to have a look at booking a little trip down to visit the beautiful places you mentioned. I love that you can be walking down the cobbled street, as well an exploring the cliff tops!
Aimsy xoxo
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Yay!! I’m so glad it hear it! 😁 Cornwall really is a special place and there are so many hidden gems to find and explore. It really is like living in a poldark episode 😂 I hope you get to visit soon and walk the cobble streets and cliff tops for yourself 😊
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Beautiful pictures! Need to add Cornwall to my long list of places to be visited.
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Thank you! 😊 I’m very happy to hear it’s made the list 😁
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Beautifully written and the photographs are stunning. I’ve never been to Cornwall but I’ve seen how beautiful it is. If I had a choice, I would move there in a heartbeat!
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Thank you so much, that means a lot! 😁 awww cornwall would be happy to have you! I hope you get the chance to come down one day 😊
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I’ve never been to Cornwall but it’s on the list of places to go one day. Your post really does make it sound magical! 🙌🏻 Keeping it on my list! May move it up a few places haha xx
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Hahaha awww I hope you get to come soon 😁 it is a very magical and beautiful place! 😊
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Your photos are absolutely stunning. I’ve never been, but I feel like I would love it!
Britt | http://alternativelyspeaking.ca
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Thank you so much! 😁 I’m sure you would love it, hopefully you’ll get the chance to come and explore it for yourself 😊
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Beautiful! Yes, I think I should visit Cornwall!
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You certainly should, it is one of the most beautiful places on Earth! 😁
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I went to Cornwall last year with my touring company and thought I’d have time to explore but we didn’t so unfortunately I had to settle with gazing at the rolling fields and distant sea horizons but I definitely want to go back there soon. Your photos are incredible.
Emma x
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Awww what a shame! Though I’m glad you did get to see some rolling fields and the sea even if it was at a distance. I hope you get the chance to come back soon to go adventuring through the Cornish countryside! Thank you so much for reading 😁
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I’m off in October – staying in St Agnes and so looking forward to it but not looking forward to the 8 hour drive from North Wales! Looks stunning!
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Oh how wonderful! I actually think cornwall in October is perfect, the weather tends to be better too! I hope you have a wonderful trip when you come down and that the drive isn’t too bad for you 😊 thank you so much for reading 😁
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I absolutely love Cornwall! Really enjoyed reading your post which brought back some great memories, love the poem too! Nice work
http://www.mjw.wales
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Glad to hear you’re a cornwall lover! Happy the post brought back some good memories! Thank you so very much!
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I want to go here now! It does sound magical and beautiful!!
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It really is a wonderful place! And the Celtic culture is so interesting and beautiful, it just adds to the mystery 😊
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It sounds so beautiful. You made it sound so appealing. Traveling is the best! Can’t wait to travel more one day. 😊
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Oh my gosh yes yes yes, Cornwall is one of my favourite places to visit, I only wish I lived closer as it’s a 5/6 hour drive down for us D: wahhh x x
Ellis // http://www.elliswoolley.co.uk
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Awww yay! I’m so happy to hear you’ve been and that you love it 😁 it is a wonderful place! Bless you, that is the only problem with it being right at the very bottom! Xx
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I’ve went on quite a few holidays to Cornwall when I was younger and I absolutely loved the place. It’s gorgeous and so peaceful too. Your photography is stunning and reading this has made me want to visit this wonderful part of the UK again soon! Thank you for sharing Hermione 💖 xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
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Awww thank you my lovely! I’m so happy to hear you’re a cornwall lover 😁 it definitely is a wonderful little corner of the world! I hope you get to come back again soon 😊 xxx
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Oh my gosh, what absolutely beautiful photos! I haven’t been to Cornwall in years, and last time I went, I think I was too young to appreciate it. You’ve made it sound so magical, and the photos are really making me want to visit!
Hels xx
http://www.thehelsproject.com
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Aww thank you so very much! Cornwall is a stunning place, though it can be hard to fully appreciate when you’re young. I defo realised that when I moved away as a kid. I hope you get to visit again soon and see all the wonders for yourself 😁
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Love this post! You’ve included some of my favourite places and I love the pic of St Michael’s Mount! I also blog about Cornwall. Find me at cornishmaidblog.com 😀
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Thank you so much for reading, I’m so happy you liked it! I feel like St Michaels mount is one of the most idyllic places to photograph! Will defo check out your blog my lovely, are you on twitter or Instagram? 😊
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Thank you! Yes, I’m on Instagram as Cornish_Maid_87 and Twitter as @LauraEaslick 🙂 How about you?
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Fab! 😃 I’ll give you a follow on both now, mine will be (insta) hermionequinn123 and (twitter) @quinnhermione see you on them! Haha
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