Duchy
About the Area
Cornwall is a beautiful county to live in, we are lucky to have the South West coastal path, stunning views and scenery. I have already walked some of the coastal path in the South of Cornwall but there is plenty more to do in the North and West of Cornwall. One of my favourite walks is from Lands End to Sennen. There are also lots of lovely boat trips where you can go mackerel fishing or seal spotting -recently we saw a pod of harbour porpoise off the coast near Looe.
Cornwall forms the westernmost part of the South-west Peninsula of the island of Great Britain. Historically tin mining was important in the Cornish economy. Fishing is a big part of the community. Famous chefs like Jamie Oliver have chosen to open up restaurants in Cornwall to the exceptional large range of fresh fish caught around Cornwall’s coastline.
Cornish cream tea is very popular, scones with jam and clotted cream, Cornish Ice cream and Cornish fudge is a must to try and also Cornish pasty (pastry filled with minced beef and vegetables).
Extensive stretched of Cornwall’s coastline and Bodmin Moor are protected as an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Due to Cornwall’s long coastline water sports are extremely popular especially sailing and surfing. Surfing championships are held at Bude and Newquay.
Cornwall’s largest town is Falmouth, this is twinned with Courarnene in France, Rotenburg an der Wuemme in Germany.
