White Hart Cottage Menheniot Near Liskeard Cornwall PL14 3QZ Dear Guest, I have put together this information pack in order to help you find places to visit. All the places named are local with the odd exception, but all are a personal favourite of mine. 1). Cheesewring, Minions, Bodmin Moor. Use the following postcode to find approximate location: PL14 5LL. The Cheesewring Moor is perfect for those who like to get away and experience nature at its very best. Here you will be able to enjoy lovely peaceful walks, hearing nothing but nature; it truly is one of the most peaceful places I have ever been. On the Moor you will find information regarding the local mining heritage. Next to the car park is a free engine house museum, located near the carpark as you walk onto the moor. You can explore all of the engine houses on the moors and I suggest you do, they are amazing. You will also be able to walk into the base of the quarry, or if feeling a little more adventurous walk to the top of the Cheesewring monuments..you can see for miles. If the hurlers interest you, there is a very pleasant walk for all the family. These go back 1000 s of years. If you really like history, research Daniel Gumb and his house on the moor. After a day out walking, why not visit the highest pub in Cornwall, The Cheesewring. Be warned, if you wish to dine I advise on booking prior, it is very popular with the locals. P a g e 1 5
2). Goliath Falls Waterfalls. Use the following postcode to find approximate location: PL14 6RU. Goliath Falls is suitable for all the family, it offers a fully pathed walk for those who do not have the right equipment (walking boots). The waterfalls are set in a beautiful old woodland and are great to have a quick hour mooching about. Again, if you want to see nature at its best, this is highly recommended. I have personally seen wild deer here as I m sat watching and listening to waterfalls. As well as being a lovely walk through the woods, Goliath Falls is in prime walking district. 3). Looe Valley Railway. Use the following postcode to find approximate location: PL14 3DZ. The post code above is for Liskeard train station, however, you can catch the train from Menheniot Station. If you do decide to catch the train from Menheniot, it may be worth calling Liskeard to ask them to notify the driver to stop. It s a little back in time here in Cornwall. The Looe Valley Railway is perfect for those who wish to view the valley of Liskeard and Looe. You ll go through the countryside of Liskeard & Looe, seeing wild animals and the estuary of Looe form. Looe is a magical seaside town, there are no other words to describe it, especially in an evening. A trip highly recommended. 4). Looe Town & Harbour. Use the following postcode to find approximate location: PL13 2AF. Looe town is my favourite town in the UK. It can become a little busy in the summer, but out of summer it is completely different. However, whether in or out of season Looe is perfect for the family. Looe is very picturesque; a beautiful peaceful fishing harbour with a few little old pubs where you can get fine wines, ales and ciders along with the a few smaller retail shops. It s great for dinning too. Looe at New Year is voted one of the best places to go. A must visit. From the harbour you ll be able to get on various boat trips and a little further along, the golden sands of Looe Beach. Some days you can see the seals dancing in the sea as they swim up the harbour to beg for fish. P a g e 2 5
5). Siblyback Lake. Use the following postcode to find approximate location: PL14 6ED. Siblyback Lake is located on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Surrounded by moorland and dramatic tors, this impressive lakeside location offers a great day out for family. Sidlyback offers a wide range of activities both on and off the water. A great place for adults and children. It s has a 3.2 mile circular path that runs adjacent to the lake, venture through woodlands, build dens, spot birds and discover Siblyback Dam, everyone loves a megastructure! It s not until you look over the side, you realise what a megastructure it is. Again, I highly recommend it on a lovely day. 6). Polperro. Use the following postcode to find approximate location: PL13 2PL. In Polperro it is easy to step back in time in what is a largely an unspoilt fishing village on the South East coast of Cornwall. It s just up the road from Looe. Its beautiful cottages cling to steep hillsides around a small harbour with spectacular views of land and sea making it an artist s paradise. Like its neighbour Looe, Polperro offers plenty of places to eat and relax and has a great selection of accommodation. Dotted around the village are several galleries selling work by local artists. Many of these artists are involved in the arts and music festival in June, which includes the crowning of the mock mayor and parades through the narrow streets. I do advise you to use the carpark in the postcode above, the streets are very narrow. 7) Fowey. Use the following postcode to find approximate location: PL23 1DF. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the town of Fowey hangs off the west side of the Fowey estuary where the large, deep water harbour is a magnet for sailing fans. As you walk the ever narrowing streets of the old town where mediaeval and Georgian buildings cast shadows over each other, a vibrant maritime history comes to life. Lining the main Fore Street you will find many small, independent shops selling unusual gifts, artwork, clothing and books. If you re a foodie then Fowey is home to many bistros, cafes and restaurants where you will find menus offering the best in local produce Fowey River mussels are a highlight and are very popular. P a g e 3 5
9) Tavistock. Use the following postcode to find approximate location: PL19 0AE. Tavistock is a flourishing, beautiful friendly town, that is worthy of any visitor, the ancient stannary (tin mining) town possesses world heritage status setting this town apart. The vibrancy and uniqueness of Tavistock is undeniable with a range of beautiful local independent shops, which are a far cry from today's typical high street. Not to be overlooked is the famous pannier market, it is truly a shopper s paradise. Whether you come to experience the wonderful architecture, the unique shops, the amazing locally produced food or the breath taking Dartmoor I can guarantee Tavistock will not disappoint. Why not visit Dartmoor while you are here. 10) Morwellham Quay. Use the following post code to find approximate location: PL19 8JL. Morwellham Quay is an historic river port on the outskirts of Tavistock. It was developed to support the local mines and the port had its peak in the Victorian era. It is now run as a tourist attraction and museum. It is the terminus of the Tavistock Canal, and has its own copper mine where you can get on a small train for a visit. Morwellham is very educational and will teach the basics of: ore extraction, blacksmith work, rope making, pulley systems, barrel making just to name a few. It s a great place for children (and adults) to learn in a fun environment. 10) Charles Town. Use the following postcode to find approximate location: PL25 3NH. Situated on the outskirts of St Austell on the South Coast of Cornwall is Charlestown Harbour, an unspoilt, original Grade II Listed Harbour. Used recently as a key location for the filming of the BBC's Poldark, it has also been used for Dr Who, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, and many other films and TV programmes. The harbour is the home port for a famous collection of old ships, which are employed in film projects all over the world - they have brought work and life to the quays and harbour buildings and are a particular draw for visitors. There are plenty of bars, restaurants and gift shops to be enjoyed, whilst taking in the breathtaking views out over St Austell Bay. The shipwreck museum is well worth a visit too. P a g e 4 5
11) Minack Theatre & Porthcurno Beach. Use the following postcode to find approximate location: PL25 3NH. The Minack Theatre is Cornwall's world famous open-air theatre, carved into the granite cliff and set in glorious gardens overlooking the spectacular panorama of Porthcurno Bay. It is a good drive from the property, but well worth it, more so on a summer s day. From above it looks as though some wandering Greeks, two thousand years ago, had carved a theatre into the granite cliffs of Porthcurno. In fact, it was just under eighty years ago that there was nothing there except a sloping gully of gorse and heather and below that, the sea of the Atlantic Ocean. The summer theatre season runs from May to September presenting drama, musicals and opera in this most dramatic of settings. Day visitors are able to explore this world famous open-air theatre created from a cliffside at Porthcurno. The sub-tropical gardens have become an established favourite, especially for gardeners with a taste for the exotic. The succulent plants thrive on the open cliffside providing an added dash of colour to the Minack all year round. On a bright summers day you would think you were in the Mediterranean. The Rowena Cade Visitor Centre tells the remarkable story of how a girl from Victorian era Cheltenham grew up to build this internationally famous Theatre with her own hands. From the start of April to the end of October, the theatre is open to day visitors from 9.30 until 5pm, except during ticketed matinee performances on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and children's story telling performances which are usually on Wednesday and Friday mornings during school holidays. Matinee performances start at 2pm and evening performances at 8pm. P a g e 5 5