| West Cornwall | | | | infamous in Helston is the Blue Anchor Inn with its |
| West Cornwall comprises of the most southerly | | | | very strong Spingo Real Ale, brewed on the |
| and westerly points of mainland Britain you'd be | | | | premises, don't say we didn't warn you! Along the |
| right to expect a region of extremes. In winter | | | | east coast you will find the striking villages of |
| the coastline is battered by fierce waves, but in | | | | Cadgwith, St Keverne and Coverack with their |
| summer the waves lap calmly along the shore | | | | picturesque cottages and quaint pubs serving fine |
| making west Cornwall's seashore a playground for | | | | food, look out for the locally caught seafood. |
| bathers and families. The inland moors hide | | | | Penzance |
| prehistoric stone circles and ancient Celtic burial | | | | The town of Penzance is famous for its legends |
| grounds, while west Cornwall is the heart of | | | | of pirates, smugglers and shipwrecks but today |
| Cornwall's thriving artistic communities and is full of | | | | its streets are filled with sightseers, shoppers and |
| creative art venues, superb restaurants and a | | | | friendly locals. Surrounded by impressive Victorian |
| lively social scene. This picturesque Cornish region | | | | architecture and historic pubs you will discover |
| is a celebration of Cornwall's past, present and | | | | stylish restaurants, museums, art galleries and |
| future. | | | | many interesting shops. During the summer |
| | | | months why not cool off in the Jubilee Pool, which |
| The views at this remote rock outcrop at both | | | | holds more than a million gallons of seawater or |
| the end and the beginning of mainland Britain will | | | | for the less energetic, stroll along the promenade |
| simply astound you. As you wander carefully | | | | to the harbour of Newlyn and observe the |
| around the rocky coastline you will see seabirds | | | | fisherman landing their catches at this busy |
| nesting on the cliffs and if you are lucky dolphins | | | | working harbour, or visit the famous Newlyn Art |
| and seals in the sea below. On very clear days it | | | | Gallery. Traveling east you will find the quaint |
| is possible to see the Isles of Scilly, 28 miles | | | | village of Marazion with its views across the bay |
| across the sea. Further north along the coast you | | | | dominated by the magical castle of St Michael's |
| can visit Geevor Tin Mine and the ancient mining | | | | Mount, nestling on its own island. |
| villages of Pendeen and St Just. The whole area | | | | St Ives |
| around Land's End has been designated as a | | | | As you wander down St Ives' cobbled streets |
| World Heritage Site. | | | | you will see why it has become a centre for |
| Lizard | | | | artists and art lovers alike. There are countless |
| The Lizard peninsula is Britain's most southerly | | | | art galleries, craft workshops and artists' studios |
| point and will surprise you with its jagged cliffs and | | | | to visit, not forgetting the Tate St Ives Art |
| rolling waves. Along the Lizard peninsula you can | | | | Gallery and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and |
| relax on the sandy beaches of Kynance Cove, | | | | Gardens. Also there are the spectacular golden |
| Kennack Sands, Poldhu Cove. Mullion and Dollar | | | | beaches of Porthminster and Porthmeor. It is said |
| Cove or why not visit the serene woodlands and | | | | by the artists who flock to this ancient fishing |
| freshwater lake at Loe Bar. Nearby is the fishing | | | | port that the light here is different to anywhere |
| village of Porthleven with its very tall harbour wall, | | | | else in the UK. You can take the coast path east |
| built to protect the boats from the howling | | | | (or the railway) to Lelant, which has a fine model |
| westerly winds. You can carry on inland to the | | | | village and travel beyond, past Hayle Towans for |
| notable market town of Helston, famous for it's | | | | magnificent views of Godrevy Lighthouse and |
| Flora Day in May to celebrate the arrival of spring, | | | | Carbis Bay. |