The Woodlands - Cawsand

Cornwall’s forgotten peninsular

The adjoining villages of Cawsand and Kingsand are found on the Rame Peninsular – or ‘Forgotten Peninsular’ as it is known locally, just across the border from Devon. These historical fishing villages are unspoilt by tourism and you will find traditional fishermen’s cottages, narrow streets, and a restful pace of life. There are several pubs serving good food, a post office, gift shops a general store for day-to-day provisions and a delivery of fresh fish to the door every Friday. The beaches are clean and safe with activities for all ages – swimming and sailing.

There are spectacular views from the Coastal Path, which leads from Cawsand up past Penlee Point and Rame Head, with its 11th century monks’ chapel, and on to the glorious sandy beaches of Whitsand Bay, a popular surfing beach. In the other direction you can walk through the magnificent 800 acre Mount Edgcumbe estate to Cremyll.

Further inland, the villages of Millbrook, St. John, Sheviock and St. Germans are all well worth a visit, as is Antony House, the 18th century home of the great Cornish family of Carew with its gardens sloping down to the Lynher River, near Torpoint.

Rame Peninsula is the perfect base for exploring the rest of Cornwall – Falmouth with the new National Maritime Museum is only 90 minutes away, while Plymouth (reached from one of three ferries) is just across the water, with its big city attractions, theatres, cinemas and a wealth of history. Dartmoor is a mere half an hour away, as are Looe and Polperro. Bodmin Moor is only 45 minutes. The world famous Eden Project can be reached with an hour and there are many National Trust houses and gardens within easy driving distance – The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Trebah, Cotehele house. You can take the Cawsand ferry across to the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth and explore the Barbican area or visit the National Marine Aquarium.