Western Morning News (Saturday)
Stunning places in Cornwall among best of British
FOUR places in Cornwall have been recognised as being among the most beautiful in the UK.
The stunning locations include a beach often mistaken for being somewhere abroad, a one-of-a-kind cliff edge theatre and a breathtaking castle island.
Big 7 Travel has named the Cornish destinations on a list of 50 locations throughout the UK. It said: “The United Kingdom is loaded with beautiful places from the rugged Scottish highlands to the honey-coloured cottages of The Cotswolds.
“Whether you live in the United Kingdom and seeking stay-cation inspiration or are searching for some Britain wanderlust, there’s no shortage of breathtaking sites to see.”
Appearing in 41st place is St Michael’s Mount, the tidal island off the coast of Marazion that is referred to as “the jewel in Cornwall’s crown”.
The Isles of Scilly is named in 37th place, while in 27th place is Kynance Cove, one of Cornwall’s most stunning beaches.
Enchanting, unspoilt and aweinspiring are just a few words to describe The Isles of Scilly. Scattered off the Cornish coast in southwest England, these idyllic isles are covered in heather, framed by white sandy beaches and loaded with a colourful history.
In 11th place is the unique clifftop Minack Theatre, the open-air theatre perched on craggy cliffs overlooking the thrashing Porthcurno Bay.
Other Westcountry places recognised in the list are the harbour fishing village Clovelly in north Devon, famed for its steep, cobbled street tumbling down to the 14th century quay, and Durdle Door near Lulworth in Dorset.