Truro is the only city in Cornwall, its Cathedral towering above the skyline with its green spire and gothic aesthetic. The Cathedral was built at the start of the 1900s 250 feet in the sky with great big Victorian stained glass windows and the south aisle is one of the finest pieces of medieval architecture in Cornwall. Originally a market town and port way back over 800 years and boomed with the rest of Cornwall during the tin mining era.
Nanjizal Beach, located in remote West Cornwall, is a small and secluded hidden gem that remains unspoiled and retains its natural cornish charm. With no facilities in sight, the beach’s pristine and untouched beauty brings visitors from far and wide. It is a haven for wildlife, especially birds with a variety of bird species such as Chiffchaff, Whitethroat, and Blackcap. The marine wildlife here is vast too with the recent addition of Bluefin Tuna to the county.
Nanjizal is known for its turquoise waters and incredible natural stone formations. On the north side of Nanjizal beach, you’ll see the famous Diamond Horse stands out. Characterized by a sparkling quartz vein that catches the sunlight. On the south side of Nanjizal, the magnificent rock arch known as ‘Zawn Pyg’ or ‘Song of the Sea’ adds to the dramatic landscape with many visitors flocking to the area for pictures in front of the ‘Song of the Sea’. Nanjizal Beach’s crystal clear waters and the rugged landscape that surrounds it beams an unmatched atmosphere and relatively low footfall make it a great destination for walkers along the south west coastal path.
Unfortunately nature has taken Boscastle tidal pool back, in December 2023 a huge storm rolled in with big swell and destroyed the beautiful Boscastle Tidal Pool is located in North Cornwall situated in Boscastle town. This popular village in Cornwall attracts many with its mysterious charm and elegance about the place.
The Boscastle Tidal Pool is a hidden gem nestled in Boscastle cliffside. This natural sea pool invites wild swimmers and those looking for fun in the sun. Take a dive into the cold still waters of tranquility. This particular tidal pool is popular with families and couples alike with most action between the summer months but if you love a challenge then winter cold dip is the perfect seclusion away from the quant village of Boscastle.
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