Visit Cornwall

The dictionary states that a cove is 'a part of the coast where the land curves inwards so that the sea is partly enclosed' In Cornwall we have many of them, though they are not always 'named' coves. A lot of them are only known to locals, and we intend to keep it that way, whilst others are known to everybody like Kynance, Mullion and Lamorna.

Here we are going to introduce you to several others that might not be quite so well known, unless of course you holiday in Cornwall regularly.

Cornwall's South West Coast Path is superb when it comes to walking, we all know that don't we? But how many of you explore inland, along the rivers that cut deep into the countryside?

Here we have put together a selection of walks, some including the South West Coast Path, that use footpaths and lanes running alongside streams, rivers and creeks. They can be done at anytime of the year, in fact we would recommend trying them in the different seasons, as each month the things you see will be different.

1: South of the Helford Walk.

The River Tamar divides Cornwall from the rest of England for all but three miles between the source and the north Cornish coast. It runs for 60 miles down to Plymouth Sound, winding its way through rich farmland and areas of industrial history, now with World Heritage Status. Much of the area is also part of the Tamar Valley AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).