A Sun-Drenched Romp, Water Taxis, and a Crash Course in Cockling The sun, a rare British commodity, decided to grace us with its radiant presence on Good Friday. The forecast had us springing into action, gathering our gear, and tossing it into the van faster than a rabbit late for a tea party. The Helford […]
I’ve Frankensteined a Masterpiece of a Walk Together Armed with my trusty guides, I managed to cobble together two walking routes into a veritable pièce de résistance of a loop. It was such a stunner that I’ve decided to crown it as an official addition in my next book edition. For now, it’s a patchwork […]
Ponts Mill – Luxulyan – 3 miles Wasn’t sure how this walk was going to pan out. The Orrs left their house under cover of a massive thunderstorm, we left ours with hail bouncing off the windscreen, but when we rendezvoused at Ponts Mill, if the sun didn’t come out at least the rain had […]
We probably all have our favourite Cornish place names, but I think the number one place name, is one we can all agree on. Before we get to that one though let’s have a look at some of the other peculiar place names in Cornwall. Let’s start with Pennycomequick. As bizarre as this name is […]
There is something very exciting about lost lands and histories. As a maritime nation, we have an uneasy relationship with the sea. It has protected us from invaders (sometimes), it has enabled us to travel and explore the world, it provided food and industry as well as pleasure and inspiration. It has also, from time […]
In the late seventeenth century, traders from the far east began to bring home beautiful cups and plates made out of exquisite porcelain. To a continent that was used to pottery and stone wear, these pieces were treasures to be desired. The items were as thin and light as bones, they rang when you struck […]