A NEW travel guide to Cornwall highlights the tourist hotspots but also those locations a little off the beaten track.
Cornwall Favourites For One And All!: A quick guide to good places to visit across the county has been written by former Cornish Times editor Andrew Townsend.
“With thousands of extra visitors expected in Cornwall this summer because of the Covid-19 foreign travel restrictions, I thought I would highlight some of the lesser known locations in the county that are still well worth a visit,” said Andrew.
“Pressure mounts at some of the hotspots during a normal summer, so in the coming staycation season it makes sense to point visitors to quieter spots.
“For instance, Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula can become super busy but just up the coast at Ogo-dour Cove it’s a completely different story. The coast around Ogo-dour Cove is still spectacular but it can only be reached on foot which makes it a tranquil place to visit.
“The same is true for parts of the North Cornwall coast and for areas on Bodmin Moor. These places make for memorable visits in a county that has truly amazing scenery.
“The ebook helps to introduce Cornwall’s glorious beaches, wild moors, soaring cliffs and scenic rivers, as well as historic towns, pretty villages, mining relics and theme park rides.
“Having worked in Cornwall as a journalist for many years, I know the county well, but I have still discovered new locations to visit while researching for Cornwall Favourites For One And All!.
“And I must say the research for the ebook was a lot of fun! I hope this comes across in the text.”
Andrew’s discoveries start at the riverside village of Cremyll in South East Cornwall, and take in Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Cawsand and Kingsand, Rame Head, Downderry and Seaton, Looe and Polperro, Polruan, and Fowey.
The ebook follows the rest of the superb south coast along to Land’s End and then the rugged north coast to Bude.
From there, the trip continues southwards down the splendid border area with Devon, visiting Launceston with its Norman castle and a number of places in the Tamar Valley including Calstock and Cotehele, as well as Saltash and Torpoint.
Further locations visited include St Germans, Liskeard and Minions, all in all described by the author as a ‘really enjoyable tour’.
Cornwall Favourites For One And All!: A quick guide to good places to visit across the county is out now (Amazon, £2.99).