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Gunwalloe, Cornwall

The coast along here is of great beauty, there are grassy promontories, dramatic headlands, sandy coves, and picturesque harbours.

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Gweek, Cornwall

Gweek existed as a thriving port for several hundred years, this fact is evidenced by the Old quays.

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Gwennap, Cornwall

This ancient mining town is popular for its natural amphitheatre which is believed to be carved out from the subsidence of a mine.

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Gwithian, Cornwall

Gwithian has a beautiful white sandy beach with frothy Atlantic rollers which act as a magnet for surfers, for this is one of Cornwall's top surfing spots. In medieval times...

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Hayle, Cornwall

Three miles of golden sands backed by impressive sand dunes have made Hayle a perfect summer place for families to enjoy a holiday. It is an old town, made prosperous in the 18th-century when John Harvey opened his tin, copper and foundry business

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Helford, Cornwall

Favoured by its prime loacation on the delightful banks of the Helford River, this is a chosen haunt of anglers and yachtsmen.

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Holywell, Cornwall

This pretty place is quieter than most on this coastline, it has a golden sandy beach stretching to almost a mile which offers idyllic sun-bathing and swimming conditions.

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Kynance Cove, Cornwall

The scenery surrounding Kynance Cove is as dramatic as it is beautiful.

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Launcells, Cornwall

Launcells lies in a tranquil valley above the pleasant sea-side resort of Bude.

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Launceston, Cornwall

There is a restless beauty about this stunning region, it has constantly changing vista's, the beautiful stone of enchanting houses glows in the warmth of the sun.

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Lelant, Cornwall

The estuary on which the pretty holiday resort of Lelant stands is a paradise for bird watchers, it is also an old village with a long maritime history.

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Lizard, Cornwall

For an abiding memory of sheer grandeur the spectacular scenery surrounding the village of Lizard set in the heart of the Lizard Peninsular is hard to beat, for this artists...

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Looe, Cornwall

In far off medieval times both East and West Looe were granted a charter and each retained its own identity for several centuries.

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Lostwithiel, Cornwall

Lostwithiel, once the 13th-century capital of Cornwall and the lively centre of the tin trade, sits on the River Fowey in the heart of the Fowey Valley.

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Madron, Cornwall

The beautiful church dedicated to St.Maddern is the focal point of the village. Interestingly, it was once the village church for Penzance, and its name from the saint for whom...

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Marazion, Cornwall

The picturesque village of Marazion with its quaint cottages, shops and pubs, is in a sublime position on the west Cornwall peninsula

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Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

The glorious, almost white sands of Mawgan Porth, matches the creamy tips of the tumbling waves lapping the shore of this lovely coastal resort.

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