Generation Cornwall: A Journey Through Landscapes and Legends
A vibrant homage to Cornwall, blending the rich tapestry of its landscapes, heritage, and cultural narratives with the personal adventures and reflections of a family deeply rooted in its charm.
From coastal walks and hidden coves to pasties, myths and the best places to stay — every guide here is written from a lifetime of real Cornish family adventures, in every season and every kind of weather.
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Sea Saunas in Cornwall: Wood-Fired Heat and the Coldest Plunge in Britain
Cornwall’s beach sauna boom: wood-fired heat on the sand at Bude, Porthtowan, Maenporth and beyond, with the Atlantic as the plunge pool — where…
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Romantic Winter Breaks in Cornwall: The Off-Season Secret
Romantic winter breaks in Cornwall: empty beaches, storm-watching for two, harbour lights, firelit pubs and half-price cosiness — where to stay and the winter…
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Coastal Foraging in Cornwall: The Free Larder of the Shore
Coastal foraging in Cornwall: crabs, prawns, lobster, mussels, razor clams, dulse, samphire and the hedgerow behind the beach — what to gather, when, and…
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The Green Desert on Our Doorstep: Rewilding Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor
An honest opinion piece: why Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor are biological deserts held by policy, not nature — no blame on farmers, and proof…
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Retiring to Cornwall: An Honest Guide
Retiring to Cornwall honestly: the two Cornwalls, coast vs community, real costs, healthcare geography — and the road home without wealth that my own…
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Cornwall Weather in December: What to Expect and What to Pack
Cornwall in December: the mildest midwinter in Britain — harbour lights at Mousehole, Padstow’s festival, storm drama, Boxing Day beaches and the year’s best…
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Cornwall’s Temperate Rainforest: Where to Find It and Why It Matters
Cornwall has real rainforest: Dizzard’s 6,000-year-old dwarf oaks on the north coast and Cabilla on Bodmin Moor, soon home to Europe’s first rainforest research…
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Cornwall’s Wildlife Calendar: What to See Month by Month
Cornwall’s wildlife month by month: murmurations and seal haul-outs in winter, choughs and bluebells in spring, basking sharks in summer, seal pups in autumn.
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Where to Stay in Cornwall: Choosing Your Base
Where to stay in Cornwall: north coast surf, far-west icons, south-coast calm or the clever inland gateway — an honest area-by-area guide to choosing…
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