My Top 10 Things to do in Cornwall
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- After my trip to Cornwall in the summer of 2021, I have put together a top 10 list of activities and places, ranked in order personal to me.
If you've watched the other 19 videos in this travel vlog series, do you have any ideas as to what might make the cut?
Across my time in Cornwall I visited Rocky Valley Tintagel, took a Camel Trail bike ride into Padstow, saw Enys Dodnan Arch just along from Lands End Cornwall, visited the National Trust Godolphin, wandered past Botallack Mine, took part in a Kernow Coasteering tour at Praa Sands, ate lunch at Nanjizal Beach, hiked past Porthgwarra Beach took a tour around the National Trust Cornwall 's Levant Beam Engine, stayed in some really quirky Cornwall Accommodations, went on a Waverunner Safaris Carlyon Bay, paid through the nose to visit the not so tranquil St Nectan's Glen, played like a big kid at Glendurgan Maze, looked on in awe as we hiked down the coastal cliffs to Porthcurno beach, Completed sections of the SW Coast Path walk, notably from Lizard Point to Kynance Cove along the Lizard peninsula, from Boscastle to Tintagel and Lands End to Porthcurno Beach, taking in a performance at the Minack Theatre along the way. I went on the Godolphin Hill walk and explored Trengwainton gardens, and not to forget the scenic St Erth to St Ives Train ride.
0:00 Intro
0:18 TEN
0:45 NINE
1:20 EIGHT
1:52 SEVEN
2:34 SIX
3:04 FIVE
3:34 FOUR
4:16 THREE
4:51 TWO
5:28 HONORABLE MENTIONS
6:30 ONE
Do you agree, disagree, are you indifferent? I'd love to know what is your top thing to do in Cornwall?
Got back from Cornwall last week, it's a living paradise❤❤
Went on Holiday to Cornwall back in 1983,Still keept the 1983 photo album all these years,I was 4 years old at the time,I do quite remember that far back,It 40 years ago
Hi Dale, I bet there's some real changes when you look at those photos from 40 years ago... and then I bet there's some things, like the natural landscapes where it looks like time stood still.
Great idea for a video - you've definitely got the authority to give us a top ten list with all the travelling you've done in the area. Love how you gave some honourable mentions before revealing what topped the list, those beaches really are something else! The South West Coastal walk did look amazing so I'm glad to see it ranked so highly. Great presentation and editing as usual!
Thank you Matt, I always really appreciate your lovely and supportive comments! 🙏❤️ I was a little torn between the Jet Skiing and the hike, but because the Jet Skiing was over so quickly, and the hike was a full day out, the hike won! 🥾🥾 🙌
Been going regularly for 40 years and this is a excellent guide for a trip to Cornwall. Hayle beach is my favourite beach in Cornwall 💜 ✌️
Thank you - that means a lot knowing someone with that much experience in Cornwall agrees! 🙏 I never made it to Hayle beach on the trip - spotted it in the distance on the train though. Perhaps one to add to my bucket list for a return trip.
Hvala za divan prikaz meni omiljenog Cornwola🥰
Nema na čemu. Drago mi je da ste uživali u videu.
Do all of these and you will have had a brilliant trip - which you did. I am sure everyone will be able to add a few destinations and activities to your list but I think any trip to Cornwall will be amazing. Although I do tend to like everywhere I go.
You and me both on the 'liking everywhere I go' 🤣 But I 100% agree about any trip to Cornwall being amazing. I'm hoping to get back down there again this year
An enjoyable travelogue, without hogging oneself on the screen as some others do. I'm looking forward to viewing your extensive library.
Hi Stuart, thank you for your kind words. Though I fear you may be a little disappointed with my other videos as a lot of them are me vlogging. If you liked this style, keep an eye out for my Top 10 videos and Itinerary video as these don't feature me hogging the screen. I'd rather just be upfront and honest and hopefully save you the time :)
I love your videos! Thank so much 🥰💗
Hi Catarina, thank you so much for your lovely words 🙏 and you're most welcome too!
Brilliant summary 🌟 Thanks.
Thank you
Hi from Indonesia, thanks for making the video. Very beautiful place. 👏🏻🙏🏻
Hi Ben - awesome that you've been able to find this video despite being all the way across in Indonesia! So pleased you enjoyed the video 🙏
Excellent video, and the vocals are so clear 👌
Hi Max, thank you so much for such a lovely comment
This is a beautiful video. I live in Carbis Bay, happy for us to get a mention, hehe. Will check out your other content, I like the presentation and positive vibe 🙂👍
Hi geckos, thank you so much for such a lovely comment 🙏 Carbis Bay was stunning 😍 You're so lucky to live in such a pretty part of the UK. I hope you're able to find other videos you enjoy.
Thank you I learnt so much abt Cornwall from your video.
Hi Cheryl, thank you, I'm so pleased it was helpful
All fabulous IF you get the weather 😮
watching on my break ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for the support... and for giving your break to watching this!
Body board on Fistal beach, just spare at St Michaels mount, walk on the costal path from Mawgan porth to Perranporth
Thank you so much ❤
Having "Airbnb-ed" for 21 nights in "single rooms" from Hove to Looe.....WELL DONE! I especially loved Falmouth.
Oh wow, what a trip!! I hope all of your AirBnB experiences were good. Back in the day we did a lot of AirBnB's where we stayed in a host's private room and had some wonderful exchanges culturally. I feel like the platform has shifted now, so am curious to know what your experience was like?
While Cornwall is absolutely beautiful and I love the place, maybe you need to visit Pembrokeshire? It's described as Cornwall without the crowds but I'd say it's a bit better than Cornwall. If you want a stunning resort then you have Tenby but if you want somewhere stunning then there are so many beautiful beaches but Barafundle Bay is the prettiest. There are so many beautiful beaches to choose from and the coastal walk around the St Davids headland will have you thinking you are in the Caribbean. Also near Pembrokeshire is Gower which has Rhossili Bay and Three Cliffs Bay. These two beaches are so photogenic and blow your mind away. Be sure to check that area out one day
Pembrokeshire is one of the few National Parks in the UK I'm still yet to visit - it's very much on my list though! I would also LOVE to go hiking on the Gower!
I left my heart in Cornwall, like Goethe leaving his in Heidelberg... I always find that my love for this land can even shatter the "reality" that I was born far far away in China, coz my nostalgic feelings for her have always been so strong😢
Do you still live in China now or have you moved to the UK? Either way its awesome that you have been to Cornwall despite being born so far away!
A beautiful part of England ... another quality presentation as usual... we're to next "Kent and Canterbury or maybe Sussex??.🤔💕🇬🇧
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏 As for what's next... the first video in the new series will be out tomorrow. I'll leave it as a bit of a surprise, but the series is going to be incredibly different and in a place I think very few people would guess based on my content to date... as a little spoiler hint!
@@WhenAdventureKnox 🤔
We followed your tips for St Ives that really helped…thanks for sharing…👏🏻👍🏻
Hi Kevin, you're most welcome, and I'm so pleased the St. Ives tips helped!
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Where did you catch the train into at Ives from?
@@laurapyrah2490 From a station called St. Erth. Big car park there too.
Truro Cathedral is worth a visit
Awesome
Great video. As a Devonian (Devon born) who has lived longer in Cornwall, I have a mini crisis every time I have a cream tea. On the subject of pronunciation, if you ever come across a lovely place called "Fowey" remember it sounds like "Joy". Pronounced "Foy". That's the one I've heard the most people trip up on!
Oh wow, the cream tea crisis must run very deep when you're from one county and now live in the other 🤣 Do people ever let you off?! I'm so pleased you've told me about the Fowey pronunciation as I've seen it on maps and read about it on travel vlogs, and in my head, every time I read it, it's never sounded out as 'Foy'. I'm making a strong mental note of this - thank you!!!
Great video, the Lands End photo where you have to pay to take a pic of the sign is worth paying the money for, although it seems like a money making rip off at the time, you get a nice well taken high quality personalised photo posted to you
I'm pleased to hear that the experience and quality of the photo has been good. In fairness, my opinion shouldn't count for too much as I didn't use their service, so good to hear from someone who has and hear positive things!
Love this, I live in Cornwall and am on a mission to film all the beaches, going to take a while there are around 300 of them.
That's such a beautiful mission! There are absolute stunners in Cornwall. Do you plan on filming beaches on the Isles of Scilly too?
@@WhenAdventureKnox I hope so and Devon 👍
Thank you
Hi Shine, you're most welcome
You missed a few great places like poldark mine, Launceston steam railway and St Michaels Mount. I will have a look at your Cornwall videos to see if you mention them. Loved the suggestions. God bless
I didn't know about the Launceston Steam Railway - I'd looked into the Bodmin one, but it was fully booked. Perhaps a train ride for next time? There are so many mines around Cornwall, we ended up going for the Levant Mine and Beam Engine as we were National Trust members at the time so didn't need to pay an entry fee like we would have elsewhere. St. Michaels Mount is something I'd love to go back and visit in the future. It didn't make the cut this time around sadly!
@@WhenAdventureKnoxthe launceston steam railway uses hunslet narrow gauge locos and has a fascinating museum. I look forward to your next Cornish adventure. God bless
Good video! I moved here 8 years ago & love it. One of my pet hates though are Jet skis. They really disturb sea life & are now banned in many areas. Just the noise alone is incredibly annoying when relaxing on the beach. Moan over. Thanks
Such an amazing decision to move to Cornwall. I liked that the jet skis aren't so readily available to rent and you need to go on a tour as I assumed this helps to minimise disruption - we also went out very early in the morning with not many people on the beach at that time. If it's of any consolation, it was something I wanted to do, have done it, but not in a rush to do it again! Thank you for your kind words saying it was a good video 🙏
Thank you for sharing, I would love to tour Cornwall. Can you tour Cornwall on a bicycle? Hope you and Andy have a great Valentine's Day 💘💑Cheers 🥂🥂🧔
I'm sure it must be possible to tour it on a bike. Many people cycle from John O'Groats in Scotland to Lands End (Andy's brother did this a few years back) though I'd be a bit scared on some of the tiny country lanes on an exposed bike 😖 Thank you for the Valentines Day well wishes!
I strongly suggest "visiting the Cornish gardens" rank much higher:) Without these biodiverse, mysteriously charming gardens Cornwall would've lost half of her charm, I daresay. I paid two visits with awe to St Nectan's Glen, Trebah Gardens, Trelissick Garden, Lost Gardens of Heligan... I believe they brightly manifest the Cornish spirits, which signify undying spirits of elves and goddesses :)
I need to take another trip and visit more gardens as some of these that you mention - I never made it to and I love gardens!!
The Scilly Islands are off the beaten track but Tresco Abbey Gardens would appear near the top of my list
After I took the 2 week trip that put together this video, I went to to Isles of Scilly for a week long holiday and Tresco Abbey Gardens were stunning 😍
so nice hotel
We really loved the accommodations we managed to find on this trip!
With respect to the cream tea there is only one way and the cream goes on top😁
Don't get me wrong, it's not terrible that way... it's just *ducks flying objects* I prefer jam on top!
@@WhenAdventureKnox I'm afraid that you are making thousands of people in Cornwall angry. The main benefit of cream on top is more cream, particularly Rhoddas clotted cream. I was going to unsubscribe in protest but can't because I love your videos 🤣. Keep um coming. God bless
One of my favourite gardens is Trebah, which is next door to Glendurgan, but it’s not NT.
Hi David - there's so many gardens in Cornwall, we really needed to pick and choose in the end. Because we were NT members at the time, it seemed silly not to visit the NT properties and figured we can visit some of the others on a future trip when we don't have an NT membership. Trebah looked amazing when I was doing research into the trip, so certainly one on our bucket list!
@@WhenAdventureKnox I absolutely agree with you. I am a NT member too. Have been for over 30 years. Glendurgan is lovely, but the things I like most about Trebah ( pronounced TREEBar incidentally not TreBAR, as I used to think and would be more in keeping with Cornish pronunciation generally ). Are the great swathes of blue hydrangeas, which go down the valley and the amazing gunnera, before coming out onto one of the beaches where U.S. soldiers left for Normandy on D Day.
A wredh triga os ta Pow Sows?
Unn niver: kubmy!
Hi Bufferly. I'm afraid I think you've managed to stump me with this message. I think you may be asking where in England I'm from? If I'm right with that one, I'm based in South London. For the second part, I know it's something about a number, but I'm afraid you've got me here and not sure! I hope this reply has been at least a little helpful!
Great stuff, thanks very much. We've seen a lot of that already (I think Tintagel Castle is one of the greatest highlights of all Cornwall). However we will be in St Ives in September and what would be really good to know is if there are any good evening entertainment bars/restaurants/cafes in St Ives. I often think there is a lack of things to do in the evenings. So does anyone know of any good evening entertainment spots in St Ives in September please?
Hi John, I'm afraid we only visited St. Ives as a day trip so didn't get up to anything in the evening. I'm part of a couple of Facebook groups and I'm sure if you asked in there, others would be glad to help. They love St. Ives over there: facebook.com/groups/explorecornwall/ and facebook.com/groups/lovecornwallanddevon/ I hope these help.
@@WhenAdventureKnox Thanks Adventure. What a lovely Christian name you were given - Adventure.
Would like to visit home garden of Heligan
Me too, I need to plan another trip!!
Nice bit of info and video. Though you could have put up a warning up just before I had to witness a scone being butchered the cornish way. ⚠️😂😂😂⚠️
Haha, in fairness, in my main video about doing a DIY Cornish food tour, I try the scone both ways and my final verdict was that Devon's way of cream first is best. You're the first person to have commented who has agreed with this! 🙌🎉
Shaun Spencer:Oh,u mean the proper way?!LOL.
Hi Susan, sorry for a mega late reply, this message slipped through the net, but lol 🤣 I'd heard this was a contentious issue, but seeing the reactions to my videos has just cemented it!
Excellent explanation....thank you
You're most welcome
What was the name of the garden with the maze? I'd love to visit there 😊 I love Cornwall so much we moved here 6 months ago from Bristol 😊❤️ x
Hi Helen, it was Glendurgan. If you're a National Trust Member, you can visit for free. What an amazing move - I bet there's zero regrets over it!!
@@WhenAdventureKnox nope none lol 😂 and thank you 😊 ❤️ xx
From where did the train start for st ives ? I will staying in Penzance
Hi Mirjulla. The train starts in Penzance so that means you should be guaranteed a window seat on the best side of the train. We got on at St. Erth as it was closer to where we were staying than Penzance, but the train had come from Penzance originally. I hope you enjoy your visit. Side note, but I highly recommend the Honey Pot cafe in Penzance if you're looking for someone to eat breakfast or lunch.
Last part of my research top attractions in Cornwall Cornish coastal path hiking trail fistral beach Bude tunnel Barbara Hepworth museum and sculpture garden art museum Minack theatre endennis castle Porth minster beach camel trail activities there such as surfing hiking trail private sightseeing tours day trips lookout culture tours walking tours nature wildlife area tours sightseeing. Top picks point of interest landmarks mutil day extended tours port of call tours beaches sporting event luxury special occasion gardens air helicopters ballon tours airport hotel transfers food night life weddings honeymoons yoga classes popular cities in Cornwall are Newquay Bude st Ives Falmouth thank you for sharing your trips with us showing us such magnificent landscapes encourage us to explore places unknown to us learn new information improve our English language as well stay safe blessed bon voyage good luck to you your family friends
Hi Khatoon, thank you again for all of your support and still really pleased to hear my videos are helping you with your English. I can definitely see improvements in your written English since you first started commenting on my videos (I hope you don't mind me saying that!) and I think it's amazing as I know the alphabet isn't even the same as what you were taught in school - it's very impressive! 🙌 Yoga classes and weddings are very popular in Cornwall as you mentioned - though I've never properly tried Yoga and I guess a wedding is very much a 'once in a life time thing' rather than an activity to do on your holiday!
I'd love to know what families with toddlers can do in Cornwall.
I'm afraid that because I don't have kids myself, it's not an area I'm well versed in. However this website may be of help: www.kiddieholidays.co.uk/25-things-to-do-in-cornwall-with-toddlers/
@@WhenAdventureKnox thank you, I appreciate it
If i had place to stay i love to give my sister in ieland a nice a breakk in cornwall and she would love it she is my best friend
Amazing video.. may I ask that you ask locals the correct pronunciation of locations. 👍🏻
Hi John, thank you for your kind words about the video. Having a RUclips channel has certainly been a learning curve with regards to place name pronunciations as before the channel, I'd only ever say it out aloud to friends/family around me who likely were also unsure, but a LOT of people have passed similar comments and I know to make a much bigger effort with this for future trips. I'm afraid I visited Cornwall / shot the videos over a year ago, so the comments hadn't come flooding in back then!
@@WhenAdventureKnox great informative video.. keep doing the great work 👍🏻😁
@John Harrison Thank you 🙏
Hi what is the best location to stay in Cornwall n explore the city in 5 days pls
Hi Arati. You pose a very tricky question there as it depends on so much, but I'll try and help. We based ourselves in 2 different locations. 1 week in Trenwheal which had nothing there, but was a central point to explore both coasts from, as well as Lands End too. You'd certainly need a car though. Then 4 nights on the edge of Bodmin. Again, Bodmin didn't offer much but was a good central Location to visit other spots on both coasts. We also chose these locations as they were significantly cheaper than being in the touristy towns like St. Ives or Newquay for example. If however you don't have a car, there's a direct train from London to Penzance (and a sleeper train 6 nights a week) and you can either take the train from Penzance to other towns, or there's a good bus network (including the open top double decker) that will take you to beaches, villages, Lands end etc. St. Ives offers almost the same but you'd need to change trains at St. Erth (very easy) Are there any specific places you'd like to visit, e.g. Eden Project, Boscastle, Tintagel, St. Ives, Padstow, any specific beaches etc,
@@WhenAdventureKnox hi, I am planning to visit cornwall soon via a train and going solo, should I start to Penzance and can I go from here to St. Ives?
@@dandellionsy6537 Hi Dandellion sy, this is really exciting news! Penzance is a good base for the very bottom part of Cornwall. GWR offer a sleeper train service from London if that's of any interest to you. You can pay extra and get a private compartment with beds/bedding. The daytime journey to/from London feels long and my tip would be to take plenty of food with you as my last experience was painful as I had no food, and the food trolley had next to none too!
To get to St. Ives from Penzance, there's a train that will take you to St. Erth, you get off there and hop onto the St. Ives train that I took. St. Erth is small, 2 platforms for the long distance trains (one for each direction) and a 3rd platform for St. Ives. Plus the staff were really helpful when we went there.
There are few buses designed for holiday makers without cars: www.firstbus.co.uk/adventures-bus We used one of these to get from Porthcurno to Land's End to be able to hike back and it was a great experience.
The other thing you may wish to consider is a hop across to the Isles of Scilly. They're not cheap, but there's no car ferry so all holiday makers arrive car-free meaning it's a doddle to get around either using the boats services, renting bikes, golf carts or on foot. If Scilly is a serious possibility for you, let me know as I can offer a lot more advice on those islands if you'd like it.
How are you doing mrs Caroline happy valentine day to you USA as well same date too anyway as always iam gathering main points about places you visited briefly here it’s Cornwall is historic town south east of England west of Atlantic Ocean south English Channel East county Devon river tamer corn wall means corn horn wall means foreigner famous for tourism unique culture export clotted cream there are too Cornish pastries diary large cheese factory creative industries such as architecture photographs art crafts small publishers producing works mainly of local interest Cornwall is poorest area in uk but high in some areas because of tourism retirement markets
Hi Khatoon. Is Valentines day not something that is celebrated in Saudi Arabia? You're spot on with things that make Cornwall well known. Definitely one of our biggest tourism hubs in the UK, especially for a non-city destination. The clotted cream, cheese and pasties are amazing, as is the art scene with photography and other crafts. The landscape makes photography a dream! But you're also right that it's a very poor area of the UK, and people who live in wealthier parts are getting into the habit of buying 2nd homes (holiday homes) pushing up the prices of houses and making it even more unaffordable for locals who can't compete as the average wage is much lower there. That whole situation feels like such a mess!
Khatoon AlSadah: Infuriating when locals are priced out of their own area by grockles.
Where’s “tintegal?” TintAgel I think it’s pronounced. If u asked for directions in Cornwall and mis pronounce places, the locals will say they’ve never heard of it.
Just missing some names of the places
Hi Soul, sorry about that. If you let me know the time of the video where you've seen places you'd like to know the names of, I can leave another comment letting you know :)
We says it tint..tah...jel not tint...tay..jel down these ways.
Aw man! I thought I'd cracked this one as no one came back to say I was pronouncing it wrong, and usually people are very quick to tell me when I get it wrong! Sorry, I'll certainly know for next time - thank you for the heads up!
"English countryside"?
From the top of the bus, it felt like the English Countryside with all the farmers fields and cute cottages you'd find in villages. Appreciate it may not be how everyone would describe it though! 🤷♀️
@@WhenAdventureKnox I just meant that Cornish would prefer to say "Cornish countryside". But yes, it's part of the UK and next door to England. My favourite thing (next time) will be to body surf. But for me the history is the best.
It’s TinTAgel. Not TinTAYgel
I seem to struggle so much with the pronunciation of place names when travelling, sorry! One of these days I'm going to get the hang of it!!
@@WhenAdventureKnox please don’t apologise. I was just trying to be helpful. A lot of Cornish names are difficult.
I expect you know how to pronounce Mousehole. 😄. Mousle 😄😄
Just letting you know
Kernow is pronounced KERNO and it means Cornwall in the Cornish language.
@Charlotte Hi Charlotte, thank you for the heads up. You have to be possibly one of the nicest of people to let me know the error of my pronunciations - thank you for being so nice about it! 🙏
@@WhenAdventureKnox of course 🥰 people who are rude to you because you mispronounce a word seriously need to get a life 😅 I’m sure if they went somewhere new they wouldn’t get EVERY single place name correct!
It doesn't look like it's in the UK
Hi Keith - it's crazy isn't? One of the things I really liked about Cornwall, how foreign it can feel at times!
Unless one is into hiking and visiting small fishing villages, there doesn't seem to be much of interest in Cornwall, at least from this video.
Oops, I guess my real enthusiasm for hiking shone a bit too brightly in this video. Cornwall really does have much more to offer like food, beaches, beach activities - surfing especially, the gardens, bike riding trails, boat trips, historic buildings. I wanted to base this video on my own experience rather than try and palm off that other things are better when I've not experienced them for myself yet.
Your video was fine, very nice, in fact. . I think I was reflecting on things I have read and heard about Cornwall elsewhere. I love visiting towns with history where famous people lived, big historic homes and places with beautiful scenery that Cornwall does indeed have. To be honest, the large crowds and bus loads of people with backpacks is a major turn-off, but that might be unavoidable. Thank you.
@@dallasjones8185 Kind of.We always looked forward to Sept.End of emmit season!
@@susanmccormick6022 Living in Cornwall I wouldn't say September, numbers seriously fall off end of October.
well you got that rong pard
Which part do you think is wrong? I know I struggle a lot with my pronunciations of place names - or is it the ordering of what's best?
@@WhenAdventureKnox place names completely wrong
@KERNOW. .EXP. Something I know I need to work on!! Was especially hard when trip planning in lock down as I relied so much on reading rather than being able to meet other travellers/locals and talk to hear pronunciations 🤦♀️
@@WhenAdventureKnox Don't worry. You didn't get them "completely wrong" - that would suggest you got every single one totally off. I think the Cornwall expert is just getting a bit excited to show their knowledge. Your pronunciation was perfectly acceptable to Cornish locals for most of them. Just a couple off.
Hi Max, thank you so much for such a kind reply as my pronunciations seem to have caused a lot of offence. Definitely something I'm working on for future videos though!
Sounds boring tbh with you no amusement parks etc 😩
No problem, everyone has their interests... these were just my personal faves.
If you think that the tourist industry helps people who live here then you are totally wrong !!!!😡
Oooh i can work in a cafe for 12 weeks a year and live in a tent ? Get a grip