Cornwall Culture

From the ancient Bronze Age settlements on the borders of Bodmin Moor to the thriving, picturesque fishing towns, Cornwall's “forgotten corner”, as it's known to locals, has a lot to offer.
A bustling market town saturated in history, Liskeard and its surrounding area captures the spirit of Cornwall with its granite buildings, nearby moorland walks and busy twice-weekly markets. A little way along the coast, the fishing town of Looe and has got the seaside covered, while along Cornwall's border with Devon, the River Tamar brings the landscape to life from Torpoint to Saltash and everywhere in between.

To Do

Just outside Liskeard, Siblyback Reservoir offers a host of watersports from Canadian canoeing to windsurfing or if you prefer to take in a bit of history, Stuart House, built in the late sixteenth century, housed King Charles himself during the Civil War. Alternatively, hop on the picturesque River Valley Line from Liskeard to Looe and count the number of herons you can spot on the estuary, or head up to Mount Edgecombe country house and park near Torpoint, take a picnic and wander around the spectacular grounds the daffodil carpet draws thousands of people in the springtime.

To Eat

Head onto Fore Street in Liskeard for a morning indulgence at Bean, whose extensive coffee menu includes flavoured lattés, choccocinos and americanos, fresh pastries and cakes. If you're after a hearty pub lunch, you can't get better than The Plough in Duloe (between Looe and Liskeard) their steak on a slate is legendary. For an afternoon snack, it's worth popping down the coast a little to Polperro where The Sandwich Shop will serve you up the perfect crab sandwich best eaten with feet dangling over the quay. End the day with spot of fine dining at The Well House, which offers top quality food in ambient surroundings.

To Drink

After a blustery walk, a pint of real ale at Crow's Nest Inn will go down a treat or, for a touch of style, try Webb's Cocktail and Wine Bar on Market Hill in Liskeard, in the newly-restored grand Webb's Hotel the centrepiece of the town. For a spot of riverside drinking, head to The Tamar Inn in Calstock (near Saltash), for a pint of real ale overlooking the estuary and viaduct.

To Buy

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To Walk

Take a stroll at Golitha Falls, the perfect spot to see the impressive, fast flowing river Seaton as it cascades through ancient woodlands. Head up to Minions and follow the walk across open moorland to the Cheesewring, a gravity defying rocky outcrop which boasts amazing views across the county, or take the pretty coastal footpath from Cawsand, near Torpoint, to Rame Head with its eleventh century monks' chapel and views right down the coast.

Area information written by Helen Gilchrist - http://www.stranger-mag.com