Adventures in Cornwall

As a child growing up we had some fantastic holidays on the south coast and as my other half grew up on the Isle of Man being near the coast holds some wonderful memories for us.  For our Summer holiday this year we decided to visit somewhere in the UK, as flying was the last thing I wanted to do being pregnant, therefore Cornwall seemed an obvious choice.

Last week we packed up the car and headed down to Talland Bay, an area of outstanding natural beauty and part of the heritage coast line. Talland Bay is situated in a sheltered cove between Looe and Polperro in Cornwall. It was once well known as a smugglers landing spot and where some spectacular shipwrecks have taken place too.

Now we are both used to country driving and roads that are only suitable for one vehicle but the location of our holiday property took travelling in the car to a whole new level of adventure.  

Picture yourself wing mirrors touching either side of the grass hedges on a winding road which at times resembles a bridle path and then meeting cars head on that want to go the opposite direction. On some days in the morning the fog rolling up the lanes from the sea means that you can't see the end of your bumper and fear that you might end up over a cliff. 

Don't rely on your sat-nav here either, that is if you can get a connection, as you will end up following the Spanish Armada into the rocks.

On our first day the sun was shinning so we decided to make the most of the lovely weather and take the coastal walk from Talland Bay to Polperro a 1 1/4 mile walk. It seemed simple enough but little did I know that due to the storms last year part of the coastal walk had been closed meaning I had to walk up a very steep hill that seemed to go on and on forever. This normally would not have been a problem but let's just say that being six months pregnant is slightly a different story. 

At times I was convinced that climbing Mount Everest with a bowling ball in your pants would be easier. 

The walk however offered us some unmissable breathtaking views of the Cornish coastline and wonderful nature along route. 

Polperro was definitely worth the walk, a 13th century fishing village which is mentioned in the Domesday book and due to its sheltered harbour in the 18th century became well know for its smuggling.  

As a seaside town Polperro offered the foodie the perfect rescue package, fish and chips, ice cream and fudge. 

Yummy, fully rested I felt ready to attempt the return journey and I am pleased to say that me and Yaya made it. Quite the adventure but a great day out. 

Come back Monday to see my other adventures in Cornwall.