At the mouth of the Tamar, on one side scored with beautiful beaches and quaint fishing villages, on the other deep river valleys and the rolling countryside the Rame Peninsula is a gem in the Cornish crown. Slightly off the beaten track, it offers the discerning traveller exceptional natural beauty unsullied by crowds. Like the […]
How to be a safe outdoor swimmer, with top tips on the best bathing spots
I have been outdoor swimming (mainly in the sea) all year round since November 2017. Outdoor swimming is wonderful; in my experience it has improved my immune system, helped me negotiate hard times and made me feel very alive. However it is not without risks; and sadly these risks have been at the fore in […]
How to explore Rame Head, Cawsand, Kingsand and Penlee Point
The area around Rame is stunning and perfect to explore by foot. The coastal footpath joins Mount Edgecumbe at Cremyll to Kingsand, then continues onwards to Rame and Whitsand Bay. This is complimented by a double decker bus (the number 70) that follows the coast road, before heading onwards to Torpoint, making it easy to […]
Festive Fun in Devon and Cornwall during November and December 2026
Christmas is fast approaching, read on to see what seasonal delights Devon and Cornwall have to offer at this festive time of year. Please check out the links for the most up-to-date information. On our Doorstep: Dickensian Christmas in Port Eliot, with music by Lizzy and Geoff. Railway themed fun: The South Devon Railway – 27th November […]