Walking Holidays in Cornwall! A Short Guide to Walking Destinations in the Far South West of England

With the ongoing recession, Cornwall is set to besides, high cliffs, and great riverside walks.
one of the most popular UK tourist destinationsCulturally, the area has a rich past steeped in
of summer 2009. Those who have visited themining (due to the abundance of tin, copper,
county before will be well aware of thetungsten and lead) and strawberry growing (due
abundance of rural, green and coastal areas withto the temperate climate). Plus, if you don't want
limitless rambling possibilities - but if you are newto walk - you can catch the train along the valley
to the area the choice can be somewhat daunting.from Gunnislake to Plymouth.
The truth is that wherever you go you will likelyThe Roseland Peninsula
find somewhere beautiful to explore, but thereThe Roseland is situated on the south coast of
are many areas are often forgotten but offer soCornwall near the capital of Truro. It is a great
much opportunity. So let's go - walking holidays indestination for those seeking unspoilt and
Cornwall!picturesque villages - and for those eager to
The Tamarescape the other more bustling Cornish towns
Many visitors overlook the Tamar because theysuch as Newquay and Falmouth. Aside from the
tend to travel through it to their destinationmore typical attractions such as fishing and
further west. This is a shame because it is one ofboating - walkers will find that there is a great
the most stunning valleys in the Southern regionarea to explore on the coast and inland - with an
and quite unique. Consequently, the valley hasarray of near-Mediterranean flowers to be
been named as an Area of Outstanding Naturaldiscovered and places of historical interest such as
Beauty and boasts dramatic forest covered valleySt. Mawes castle.