Monday 24 August 2015

Adventures in Cornwall

Cornwall
As a child growing up we had some fantastic holidays on the south coast and as my other half grew up on the Isle of Man being near the coast holds some wonderful memories for us.  For our Summer holiday this year we decided to visit somewhere in the UK, as flying was the last thing I wanted to do being pregnant, therefore Cornwall seemed an obvious choice.

Last week we packed up the car and headed down to Talland Bayan area of outstanding natural beauty and part of the heritage coast line. Talland Bay is situated in a sheltered cove between Looe and Polperro in Cornwall. It was once well known as a smugglers landing spot and where some spectacular shipwrecks have taken place too.

Talland Bay
Polperro
Now we are both used to country driving and roads that are only suitable for one vehicle but the location of our holiday property took travelling in the car to a whole new level of adventure.  

Picture yourself wing mirrors touching either side of the grass hedges on a winding road which at times resembles a bridle path and then meeting cars head on that want to go the opposite direction. On some days in the morning the fog rolling up the lanes from the sea means that you can't see the end of your bumper and fear that you might end up over a cliff. 
Cornwall
Don't rely on your sat-nav here either, that is if you can get a connection, as you will end up following the Spanish Armada into the rocks.

On our first day the sun was shinning so we decided to make the most of the lovely weather and take the coastal walk from Talland Bay to Polperro a 1 1/4 mile walk. It seemed simple enough but little did I know that due to the storms last year part of the coastal walk had been closed meaning I had to walk up a very steep hill that seemed to go on and on forever. This normally would not have been a problem but let's just say that being six months pregnant is slightly a different story. 
Cornwall
At times I was convinced that climbing Mount Everest with a bowling ball in your pants would be easier. 

Pregnancy

The walk however offered us some unmissable breathtaking views of the Cornish coastline and wonderful nature along route. 
Cornwall Talland Bay
Polperro was definitely worth the walk, a 13th century fishing village which is mentioned in the Domesday book and due to its sheltered harbour in the 18th century became well know for its smuggling.  
Polperro
As a seaside town Polperro offered the foodie the perfect rescue package, fish and chips, ice cream and fudge. 

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Yummy, fully rested I felt ready to attempt the return journey and I am pleased to say that me and Yaya made it. Quite the adventure but a great day out. 

Come back Monday to see my other adventures in Cornwall. 


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22 comments:

  1. wow.. this is amazing, really!! :D thanks for sharing these fantastic views! :D

    Have a great day!
    Animated Confessions

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    1. The south west coast line of the UK is beautiful Lucy x

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  2. Those views are absolutely stunning! I'm glad you had a good time :) xx

    Toasty

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    1. Not flying actually made for a nice relaxing holiday and the weather was glorious for four days Lucy x

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  3. Polperro looks gorgeous, sounds like it was worth the walk being a bit tough

    Suze | LuxuryColumnist

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    1. Definitely a good way to do exercise, beautiful views that keep you going Lucy x

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  4. I love cornwall. We used to go every year when I was a kid and we went again about 3 years ago :) I've probably been here at some point in my life!

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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    1. Cornwall and Devon are beautiful, lucky to go here as a child Lucy x

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  5. I have great memories of Cornwall from holidays there as a kid! I would love to go back one day. Massive well done on climbing that hill! Looks stunning, holidays abroad are lovely but the UK also has some beautiful places to visit x

    Josie’s Journal

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    1. Your right the UK does have some beautiful places to visit, Cornwall is especially beautiful and had a lovely time. As a child I bet you had a blast adventuring Lucy x

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  6. You really went out in to the wilderness for your holiday! Looks very pretty and I may have giggled a little too much at "Bowling ball in your pants" hehehehe, sorry. x

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    1. It was beautiful. I too would have laughed at some mad woman who was heavily pregnant lugging a bowling ball up a hill. Just didn't find it that fun when I was that mad woman, live and learn Lucy x

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  7. beautiful scenery and shots!! :D thanks for sharing! :D

    Have a great week!
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    1. It is a beautiful part of the UK Lucy x

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  8. Looks like fun! I hope you're proud of yourself for making it all the way up there on that walk, it can't have been easy! I'm quite ashamed to admit that I've never been to Cornwall, it seems silly seeing as I've now lived in Exeter for 3 years.. xxx
    Lucy @ La Lingua Italy

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    1. It was lovely to get out and get some fresh air. If you are in Exeter you definitely should venture to Cornwall especially Lizard point is beautiful Lucy x

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  9. This looks like so much fun! Especially the fish and chips at the end!

    Ash | Liakada

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    1. The fish and chips was delicious and a great way to end a wonderful day Lucy x

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  10. These pictures are lovely as always Lucy. Cornwall looks beautiful. I have been once or twice before when I was younger but Rob and I keep mentioning a holiday in the UK. Perhaps Cornwall will be our next holiday...Hope your pregnancy is going well :)

    Marie x
    www.titchytombie.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Cornwall has some breathtaking scenery. You should convince Rob to venture there Lucy x

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  11. So beautiful place!! I love it!

    XOXO!

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  12. You really made me chuckle with the bowling ball comment! Looks like a wonderful start to your hols, Cornwall really is the perfect place! x

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