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Lostwithiel - Cornwall’s hidden treasure


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Lostwithiel is a small town in south Cornwall, lying in a valley at the head of the Fowey estuary, where the river Fowey is crossed by a five arched 14th century bridge.


The Lime Kiln,Lostwithiel


The town, which has a population of around 3000, lies on the main road and rail routes from Plymouth to the St Austell and the south coast of Cornwall.


Once an important stannary town, the town was the scene for a major battle in the English Civil War, when in 1644 the Royalist forces achieved their last major success.


The nearby port at Fowey, and the


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stronghold of Restormel Castle ensured the town's strategic importance.


Today Lostwithiel is peaceful and quiet. The town centre caters for the local commmunity as well as for passing traffic, and is particular famed for its auction rooms and antique shops.


A walk through woodland leads to the imposing ruins of Restormel Castle, overlooking the town and the river.


The town is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful Fowey estuary, the cliffs and beaches along the coast, and the surrounding countryside.


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Sand, sea, an athletics track, a range of local shops, a railway station that links with London and other parts of Cornwall – that and more is what the village of Par offers.


Nestling along the coastline, on St Austell Bay, it is also on the coastal path, with walkers able to make their way to such delights as Polkerris, Charlestown, Porthpean and Fowey, gazing upon superb seascape and scenery at the same time.


For those who wish to visit further afield, such as the fishing village of Mevagissey or the town of St Austell there are also good bus services.


Par Habour is now much less busy than it once was, but in the summer dinghies and small yachts can be spied on the horizon racing out of Fowey, Porthpean or Pentewan.


On sunny days the long sands offer relaxation to sunbathers, the pools and rock pools, evident at low tide also providing delights for youngsters.


Just inland from the beach, behind the sand-dunes, lies Par Pool, a nature reserve where waterfowl and waders can be spied and flotillas of swans gracefully glide. This is frequently a top spot for photographers or bird-watchers, and is well known for wintering birds.


Inland, in the village, is also St Andrews Duck Pond, which is also a haven for bird-watchers and walkers.


Such attractions are enjoyed throughout the year, but in summer tourists flock to Par on hot days, and the local caravan parks bring holidaymakers in to make the most of the facilities they offer between them


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such as a swimming pool and tennis courts etc.


However, dog walkers make the most of the long stretch of beach throughout the year, revelling in the space and the peace it offers, whether breezy, showery or briskly cold.


Local organisations ensure that Par is a lively village. The annual carnival takes place during July, with the procession traditionally making its way from Par Beach, along Polmear Road and Par Green, around the ring road and back to the beach.


Par library is at the heart of a number of events throughout the year while conservation and litter-picking days are organised by such groups as the Friends of Par Beach and the Par Community Association.


Also contributing to local life are the churches, both Church of England and Methodist Chapel while the past is always highlighted in style by the Par Old Cornwall Society. About five years ago the Society published ‘Par Excellence’ which was sub-titled ‘a history of Par, Cornwall’.


The shops and stores are stacked with goods, and offer services, for locals and visitors alike.


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services, hairdressing, general foodstuffs, pet food, newspapers and magazines, pasties, beauty treatments and beauty products and prescriptions etc. Tasty take- away food and pub food can be found and tucked into.


The swimming pools and tennis courts, the ability to windsurf along the beach and the footpaths are not the only opportunities for leisure and exercise.


Par is also the venue for an athletics track, which hosts a number of meetings during the outdoor athletics season, and is surrounded by football pitches which are exceptionally busy at the weekends


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