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Helford to Trebah gardens using the passenger ferry
The village of Helford, and the gardens of Trebah are both picturesque places, there’s no better way of travelling between the two than by boat across the historic river crossing between Helford and Helford Passage.… Read more
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A circular walk from St Keverne to Porthallow, returning along the coast path to Porthoustock and back to St Keverne through the Trenoweth Valley.
The village of St Keverne houses one of the largest parish churches in Cornwall, built in the 15th century. The bronze statues on the roadside as you enter the village commemorate St Keverne’s link to… Read more
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A circular walk from Porthallow to Carne, following the river estuary through Gillan, returning on the coast path to Porthallow.
One of the many reasons this walk is so special is that the footpath guides you through a range of habitats and landscapes. Initially through a wooded valley, then crossing fields to Carne where you… Read more
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A circular walk from Coverack to Black Head
We began our walk from the pretty fishing village of Coverack, meandering along the sea front and up the hill, past the Church. As the road levels out and the pavement starts, cross the road… Read more
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A circular walk from Roskilly’s Farm to Coverack, returning along the newly extended coast path to Giant’s Quoits
Parking at Roskilly’s Farm car park turn right up the road for a short distance on your left you see a lane signed Trebarveth Farm the wooden fence at the top of the lane has… Read more
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A circular walk from Carne, passing through Helford with spectacular views from the recently extended footpath around Little Dennis Head.
Situated on the Lizard Peninsula this walk takes you along the banks of Gillan Creek and the Helford River. Much of the footpath is through woodlands that hug the river edge, providing shade and shelter.… Read more
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A circular walk from Tregarne along the new coast path between Porthallow and Porthoustock
We are very lucky to be in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with recently improved public access to many areas of the coast. This has been achieved by opening several new footpaths closer to… Read more
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Pretty signs of a bygone flower industry on the Lizard Peninsula
The mild, temperate climate in Cornwall continues to encourage flowers to bloom earlier than in other parts of the country. The arrival of railways in Victorian times allowed the development of a thriving flower industry… Read more
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One of the wonders of winter walking can be magnificant murmurations (Poldhu)!
Over the winter months, towards the end of the day we chose a few circular walks from Poldhu. This was in anticipation of a fantastic finale when returning to the car. We weren’t disappointed! We were regularly greeted… Read more
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Flowers in bloom on New Years Day 2024 in this Cornish Garden
Day break was dry for the start of the 2024 here in Tregarne, but it didn’t last long! The winter has also been mild so far. This combination of mild, wet weather has encouraged early blooms.… Read more
Cornish Hamlet Life
Sharing snapshots from life in a Cornish Hamlet. We also offer Bosvean, self-catering for 2 on the Lizard Peninsula. Find out more about staying with us.
Cornish Hamlet Life 