Articles about Cornwall

Whilst the Cornish Nation and its language struggle to find a place on the map, the county has been acknowledged internationally for at least one of its exports. On the 13th July 2006, ‘Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape’ was awarded the same status as the Taj Mahal and Stonehenge, with recognition as a World Heritage site. The visitor to Cornwall often wonders what the derelict stone chimneys found all over the area represent. In fact they are the relics of steam houses used to pump water out of mine shafts.

The River Fowey is a long time traditional waterway located in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The river is westward of Liskeard, runs by Lanhydrock House, Restormel Castle and Lostwithiel. The river then widens near Milltown before entering into the English Channel near Fowey. The River Fowey is navigable for just 7 miles at the opening. A ferry is used to take passengers the remaining distance. A car ferry is also available which picks up and drops off from Fowey and Bodinnick. The river Fowey has seven tributaries and is only second to the River Lerryn.

Fowey has been one of the more beautiful sailing locations in the world thanks to the wonderful natural landscapes. The south coast is particularly beautiful and exciting with beaches full of white sands with incredibly clear water.

What does Fowey offer that other destinations do not? It provides one of the most perfect starting points for everything sailing. You can take a rigging out for a day, sailing over the beautiful Helford River.

Restormel Castle overlooks the stunning and picturesque River Fowey. It’s a standard “motte and bailey” style of castle which was first erected circa 1100 and is surrounded by a moat which is very wide as well as deep. It has since dried up to dirt and rocks. Restormel Castle, albeit of standard design, is quite unique in its circular keep which enclosed the principal compartments of the castle itself and, if viewed from above, resembles an amphitheatre not unlike the Globe of the famed William Shakespeare.

The Red Arrows are officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team much like the Air Force’s Blue Angels in the Unite States. The Red Arrows are based out of RAF Scampton in the United Kingdom. The team was founded in 1964 as an all RAF team which replaced a number of unofficial teams which had been sponsored previously by various RAF commands. The badges of the Red Arrows show the aircrafts in their traditional “diamond nine” formation for their motto: “Eclat” which means “brilliance”.

The ancient fishing village of Polruan welcomes you! We are famous for our colorful boating heritage. The Fowey River is a blossoming center for fishing, seafaring, shipbuilding and agriculture. Fowey River is located to the west and the sea to the south. The defenses that are naturally inherent here were great attributes foe the earliest settlers. This remoteness gives this area an unspoiled charm by still offering narrow streets and even more narrow alleys which are home to slate steps that twist between the many homes.

Cornwall is known for it’s picturesque views, tremendous culture, fishing lanes and of course it’s deposits of china clay. There is also the great pastie debates and the townsfolk who are warm and gentle and if fresh fish is your game than Cornwall is a definite destination stop. In Cornwall there are many places for you to sail, eat and play with many things you can and there are plenty of surrounding towns such as the beautiful Polkerris.