The Cornwall Blog

There is so much to see in Cornwall. I've lived here for years – so still not a proper local! – and there are many corners I haven't explored. Our county is vast, varied and stunning, and having a bit of local knowledge can make all the difference if you want to discover the treasures of coast and moor rather than simply follow the obvious route. That is where a local guide can really come into their own. Cornwall Discovery Tours , run by Cornish guide Barry Pengelly, offers private tours shaped around the places and subjects that interest you. Why explore Cornwall with a local guide? Driving around Cornwall can be an adventure in itself. Some of our prettiest villages are reached by tiny lanes, parking isn't always straightforward and it is surprisingly easy to spend more of the day looking at a satnav than at the scenery. Barry has the local experience, historical knowledge and familiarity with the county to take much of that away. You ...

There is something particularly satisfying about a winter walk in Cornwall. Coastal paths and village wanderings seem made for this time of year, although I don't know about you, but after too much fresh Cornish air I require somewhere cosy to warm myself up again. Luckily, Cornwall does pubs at the end of walks rather well. Sea views, roaring fires, local ales and something good to eat can make the promise of a muddy few miles much more appealing. Here are five of my favourites for mixing the invigorating with the cosy. Rashleigh Inn, Polkerris – walk from Par or Fowey We do love a good pub in the UK, don't we? Local ales, home-cooked food and, increasingly, some really excellent cooking too. A favourite from my neck of the woods is the Rashleigh Inn at Polkerris Beach. The sea view alone makes it worth the trip. When I first wrote this in 2023 it had the full package: a roaring fire and even a resident cat. I often park at Par Beach and walk across to...