And we’ve arrived at possibly the most well know of all of Cornwall’s beaches – Kynance Cove. This stunning tidal beach is famous for its white sand, turquoise sea and rock stacks – although at the moment it is a little grey! The cove regularly features on lists of the most beautiful beaches in theContinue reading “Kynance cove”
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Perfect Polperro
Polperro – meaning Pyra’s cove is a large village, civil parish, and fishing harbour within the Polperro Heritage Coastline in south Cornwall. It’s a steep walk down to this picture postcard perfect village but it’s well worth the effort. It’s idyllic appearance comes complete with tightly-packed ancient fishermen’s houses which survive almost untouched, a quaintContinue reading “Perfect Polperro”
West Looe
West Looe is a separate area, across the bridge and out of the bustling tourist town of East Looe. It has a charming, quieter vibe all of its own. Pretty little houses tumble down a hill towards a compact hamlet with little more than a pub and an estate agents (ironically given the problem withContinue reading “West Looe”
Lovely Looe
We’re heading into Cornwall now and stop off for a brief visit at the cute little town of Looe. Enroute we visit Seaton beach – a quiet little hamlet a few miles away from Looe. It’s a wild stretch of beach bisected by the River Seaton with a handful of cafes and a car park.Continue reading “Lovely Looe”
Plymouth art
Fresh off the little boat from Cornwall back to Plymouth I spy a colourful sights – the Plymouth covid wall art. Full of peoples reactions to the global pandemic, lockdown, vaccinations and everything coronavirus related. Not all voices agree of course – and this piece laments the perceived loss of freedom and governmental control thatContinue reading “Plymouth art”
Mount Edgcumbe
You can take a boat from Plymouth to Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall. A worthwhile trip to take taking you from Devon to Cornwall in a short hop. The Edgcumbe Belle is a tiny little boat that ferries tourists to and from the impressive Mount Edgcumbe stately pile. It’s a drizzly grey day but we’ve landedContinue reading “Mount Edgcumbe”
Southern Explorer 2021
Back on the 2021 trip round up now with a whirlwind tour of the South in July 2021. Starting off in Plymouth, we then headed to Boswinger in South Cornwall, Torquay and Bristol. Here’s a few snaps from Plymouth to start us off. Plymouth is the capital, and historic hub, of maritime Devon. As wellContinue reading “Southern Explorer 2021”
Newport
Last stop of our Isle of Wight 2021 trip was another new spot – Newport. Often referred to as the capital of this tiny island. This historic town has elegant Georgian and Victorian architecture and a little quay too. While a lot of the town is generic, there are a few quaint little sections suchContinue reading “Newport”
Totland beach
A quick photo dump of my favourite Isle of Wight beach – Totland. One of the wilder feeling stretches of coastline. Tortured, weather beaten tree branches are buffeted by the choppy waves. While rusting groins slowly decline in a rainbow of delicate decay. A new cafe has sprung up since last time we visited, makingContinue reading “Totland beach”
Alum Bay sands
After our needles speed boat trip we have another jaunt up and down the multi coloured sands of Alum Bay. Alum Bay is unique in having 21 recognised shades of colour and gifts made from these were presented to Queen Victoria in 1860. Its cliffs are a range of browns, oranges, blacks and creams tumblingContinue reading “Alum Bay sands”