Cornwall

Cornwall is, of course, the most southerly and westerly part of Gt. Britain. Its inhabitants ("Cornishmen") are descended from the ancient Britons who inhabited much of the island in pre-Roman times, and who were subsequently "squeezed" into the extremities by the successive waves of invasions by Angles, Saxons, Danes and Normans. They like to think of their county as not forming a part of England - in fact, in one place there is still a road sign (unofficial, it is true) which says "Main road to England"! It is a county whose coastal scenery, especially, is quite spectacular - it has, of course, both a northern coast and a southern coast - and whose small fishing harbours have changed little for centuries.

	The coast near *Landsend* is notable for its cliffs, and its peculiar rock formations. It is a region of low habitation, being at the extremity of the mainland.
*Sennen Cove*, near Landsend, is a great place to surf, but has also one of the delightful old fishing harbours of Cornwall.
	Kynance Cove, on the Lizard peninsula, was once infamous for its smuggling activities. You can't reach it by road, only on foot, or by sea.
The Lizard is the most southerly point of the English mainland. Here you are looking due south towards the Atlantic and, eventually, Spain.
	St Anthony's Head, the Eastern headland protecting Falmouth Harbour and Carrick Roads (the third largest natural harbour in the world), provides some great coastal walks, as well as views across the Roads.
On the other (northern) side of the Cornish peninsula, North Cliffs stretch away into the distance towards St Agnes Head, and round to St Ives.
	Cornwall is also a region of wooded rivers and creeks, stretching far inland, providing anchorage for many yachts and other vessels. This is the Helford River.
Restronguet Point is a favourite mooring place close to Falmouth for yachtsmen from around the world. Some great pubs and restaurants around here, too.
	Polperro has one of the most picturesque harbours in all of Cornwall. It was a centre of smuggling for many decades, but today is more crowded with tourists.
Polperro is a village of narrow, picturesque streets, dotted with whitewashed cottages, and not a few inns.
	Mousehole Harbour (pronounced "Mouzel") is another of the beautiful fishing harbours around the coast of Cornwall.
And this is Padstow Harbour, on the North Coast.
	And finally, Port Isaac, between Padstow and Newquay, is one of the most picturesque of the Cornwall harbours.