If you’re looking to visit Cornwall in the new year, and searching for a way to immerse yourself in the nature found within the Cornish lands, we’ve put together three places that are worth exploring on your visit.
We’ve chosen three nature lover’s places that are a short drive from many Cornwall holiday parks dotted around the county. This way, a nature-filled adventure is less than 30 minutes away from your holiday home door.
Are you ready to explore?
Wheal Coates
Whether you’re a keen rambler or simply want to take a stroll that offers spectacular views, the Wheal Coates tin mining walk offers just this.
Offering views of the Atlantic Ocean along its coastal footpath, zigzagging across the Cornish landscape, the trail itself is comprised of two distances, depending on which type of walk you’d prefer to take.
- Short trail – 0.8 miles
- Long trail – 1 mile
Along the trail, you’ll find benches where you can sit and take in the views around you. It’s worth noting that some of the pathways will be steep, with occasional climbs. The pathways themself are a mix of broad and flat paths and narrow, stony and uneven paths too.
Fun fact: Wheal Coates is home to one of the most photographed buildings in the country.
Sat Nav: TR5 0NT (look for national trust signs for the car park)
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Classed as one of England’s most mysterious estates, this was once lost under a blanket of brambles from the outbreak of World War One, and was re-awakened in 1990.
Some call this estate Sleeping Beauty, as it was lost for so many decades and became Europe’s largest garden restoration project, to restore and wake up the lost beauty.
Today, The Lost Gardens of Heligan is comprised of 200 acres of pure paradise, perfect for any keen explorer (little or big), wildlife enthusiast, and plant and garden lover alike.
If you’re looking for a place to explore with your furry friend, dogs are welcome to join you as you explore the majestic mysteries of Heligan. However, your four-legged friend must stay on their lead at all times, as there are free-roaming animals within the grounds.
Fun fact: The lost Gardens of Heligan was granted National Collection Holder status in 2008.
Sat Nav: PL26 6EN
The Eden Project
Famous for its iconic biodomes, The Eden Project is home to a world of plants. It offersvisitors the chance to roam wild lands, natural landscapes, rainforests, Mediterranean hillsides, the North American prairies and Wild Chile – all in one visit to the mighty domes.
You could always add a dash of adrenaline to your visit, by viewing the domes as you’ve never viewed them before – yes, we mean by zip wiring over them on England’s fastest zip wire.
You’ll cover 660 meters at speeds of up to 60mph! Of course, for this, you’ll need to book in advance.
Fun Fact: The Eden Project is built in a clay pit.
Sat nav: PL24 2SG
