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England’s South West Coast

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amiepritchard09

The South West of England is a hidden gem. Cornwall is full of beautiful white sand beaches, lush rolling farm fields, turquoise waters, fresh seafood, world-class art galleries, and so much more. It doesn’t rain everyday, in fact, it’s an outdoor adventure paradise. Whether you’re planning a solo, couple, family, or friends holiday, Cornwall has options for everyone. Learn to surf, rent a boat, eat your full of fish and chips, take a walk along the South West Coast Path, visit the Eden Project. No matter what interests you have, Cornwall has it all.

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Durgan

Day 1 Itinerary

Places visited: Durgan

Durgan
Durgan
Durgan
Durgan
Durgan
Durgan
Durgan
Durgan
Durgan

Durgan

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Lizard, Porthcurno

Day 2 Itinerary

Places visited: Lizard - The Minack Theatre

Lizard
Lizard
Lizard
Lizard
Lizard
Lizard
Lizard

Lizard

The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre

The Minack Theatre

On a nice night, the Minack Theatre is the perfect place to be. Set into a cliff side, it overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, and provides panoramic sunset views, all while watching a play or a movie.

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Cornwall

Day 3 Itinerary

Places visited: Swanpool Beach - Cliff Road - Thai Orchid

Swanpool Beach

Swanpool Beach

Cliff Road

Cliff Road

Thai Orchid

Thai Orchid

While fish and chips are an English staple, England is also known for having very good restaurants of other ethnicities.

Be sure to stop into Thai Orchid to experience a little bit of Thailand along the coast of England. 

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Mawnan

Day 4 Itinerary

Places visited: Mawnan

Mawnan
Mawnan
Mawnan
Mawnan
Mawnan

Mawnan

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Bodelva

Day 5 Itinerary

Places visited: Eden Project

Eden Project

Eden Project

The Eden Project, home to some of the largest indoor greenhouses, is a perfect way to spend a rainy day. From the rainforests to the Mediterranean olive groves, the Eden Project is educated children and adults on how important our ecosystems are to maintain. 

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Feock

Day 6 Itinerary

Places visited: King Harry Ferry

King Harry Ferry
King Harry Ferry
King Harry Ferry
King Harry Ferry
King Harry Ferry
King Harry Ferry
King Harry Ferry

King Harry Ferry

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Cornwall

Day 7 Itinerary

Places visited: Watergate Bay

Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay

Watergate Bay

Day 8 Itinerary

Places visited: Helford River

Helford River
Helford River
Helford River
Helford River
Helford River
Helford River
Helford River
Helford River
Helford River
Helford River
Helford River

Helford River

The Helford River is absolutely beautiful, and is even better when you can explore it by boat. At the Ferry Boat Inn, you can rent a boat for a few hours to explore the river and all of its inlets, and then pop back for a pint and some chips after! 


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The Packet Quays

Day 9 Itinerary

Places visited: The Working Boat

The Working Boat
The Working Boat
The Working Boat
The Working Boat
The Working Boat

The Working Boat

The Working Boat is a classic local pub, the perfect place for a drink along the water, and to experience traditional English pub food. 

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Cornwall, Falmouth

Day 10 Itinerary

Places visited: Gyllyngvase Beach - Harbour Lights Restaurant - Baker Tom's Bread

Gyllyngvase Beach
Gyllyngvase Beach
Gyllyngvase Beach
Gyllyngvase Beach
Gyllyngvase Beach

Gyllyngvase Beach

Rain or shine, warm or cold, at Gylly Beach you will see groups of women and men, without wetsuits, taking a swim in the sea. 

Harbour Lights Restaurant

Harbour Lights Restaurant

Getting fish and chips from Harbour Lights is a must! The freshest and crispiest fish around. Locals and tourists alike flock to Harbour Lights no matter the weather. 

Baker Tom's Bread

Baker Tom's Bread

All that needs to be said is that the rosemary sea salt focaccia will change the way you think about bread. 

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Cornwall

Day 11 Itinerary

Places visited: National Trust - Bedruthan Steps

National Trust - Bedruthan Steps
National Trust - Bedruthan Steps
National Trust - Bedruthan Steps
National Trust - Bedruthan Steps
National Trust - Bedruthan Steps

National Trust - Bedruthan Steps

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Flushing

Day 12 Itinerary

Places visited: Flushing

Flushing
Flushing
Flushing
Flushing
Flushing
Flushing
Flushing

Flushing

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Falmouth

Day 13 Itinerary

Places visited: St Mawes Ferry

St Mawes Ferry
St Mawes Ferry
St Mawes Ferry
St Mawes Ferry
St Mawes Ferry
St Mawes Ferry
St Mawes Ferry
St Mawes Ferry
St Mawes Ferry

St Mawes Ferry

Take a quick ferry ride from Falmouth to St. Mawes. With a castle on the other side, and St. Anthony’s lighthouse, there’s a lot to see! 

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Cornwall

Day 14 Itinerary

Places visited: The Moor - Fal Falafel

The Moor

The Moor

In the Falmouth Moor on Wednesdays, there is a local produce market where you can buy an enormous cauliflower for 1 pound. 

Fal Falafel
Fal Falafel
Fal Falafel
Fal Falafel
Fal Falafel

Fal Falafel

If you’re wandering through Falmouth during the day, from 12pm-5pm, and you’re feeling a bit peckish, you have to try Fal Falafel. Their homemade falafel, hummus, and plentiful salads will have you satisfied and dying to come back for more. 

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Cornwall

Day 15 Itinerary

Places visited: Perranporth Beach

Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach

Perranporth Beach

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Falmouth

Day 16 Itinerary

Places visited: Falmouth

Falmouth
Falmouth
Falmouth
Falmouth
Falmouth
Falmouth
Falmouth

Falmouth

Day 17 Itinerary

Places visited: Penryn River

Penryn River
Penryn River
Penryn River
Penryn River
Penryn River

Penryn River

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Cornwall

Day 18 Itinerary

Places visited: Swan Pool - Gylly Beach Cafe - The Wheelhouse

Swan Pool
Swan Pool
Swan Pool
Swan Pool
Swan Pool
Swan Pool
Swan Pool

Swan Pool

Take a stunning walk from Swanpool Beach to Maenporth along Cornwall’s South West Coast Path.

Walk along bright yellow gorse bushes, that smell of coconut, and watch for seal pups and dolphin pods in the crystal waters below. 

Gylly Beach Cafe
Gylly Beach Cafe
Gylly Beach Cafe
Gylly Beach Cafe
Gylly Beach Cafe

Gylly Beach Cafe

The Wheelhouse

The Wheelhouse

Falmouth’s exclusive seafood only restaurant, the Wheelhouse, is tough to get into, but well worth a month in advance reservation. For a very reasonable price you can feast on the freshest crab, lobster, prawns, mussels, scallops, and more. 

It’s set in an easy to miss alley way, but once you spot the natorious mermaid sculpture, you’ll know you’ve arrived. 

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