Truro derives its name from the Cornish Tri-veru, meaning three rivers, and developed as a tin port between the Truro River and the rivers Kenwyn and Allen. Today the city is the centre for tourism, commerce and administration for the county of Cornwall and its unique past makes it very special.
Tin was produced in the surrounding areas from the early 13th century and Truro was a stannary town from 1305. The present Victorian building is on the site of the 14th century Coinage Hall. It was here that the smelted tin was assayed and stamped before being sold and exported.
TRURO CATHEDRAL has walls of Cornish granite and the statues are carved in Bath stone. The Cathedral extends a warm welcome to visitors. There are guided tours every day throughout the season, as well as booked tours for groups. It has a well-stocked shop for gifts and souvenirs and a very popular restaurant housed in the Chapter House.
The City Hall, which also houses the Mayor’s Parlour and Truro City Council Offices, is 19C Italianate design and has a fine clock, which was given by an anonymous donor after the original clock tower was demolished in a fire in 1914. Truro Tourist Information Centre is in this building. The Museum and Art Gallery should be on your itinerary, as should the Hall for Cornwall which stages theatre, musicals and many other events. The Passmore Edwards Gallery has three coats of arms sculptured into the façade showing the crest of Cornwall, the City of Truro and the Prince of Wales.
Take an interesting walk through the opes, squares, streets and gardens of the city of Truro. Look out for the medieval Celtic Cross perched high on a granite pillar on High Cross, restored to its original position to mark the way for pilgrims and travellers. Take care to avoid the 19C water-carrying granite gutters. Do follow the riverside walk along the River Allen at the mill pool for the corn mill that was here in 16C and 17C. To find out more about Truro’s history, famous people and architecture join guided walks led by Blue Badge Guides who can be contacted via the Tourist Information Centre.
Britain’s Most Picturesque Peninsula
Gorran Haven this picturesque village has a sheltered anchorage, with a lovely sandy beach, in the lee of the spectacular four hundred foot high Dodman Point. Always a favourite destination for families, this village is surrounded by acres of common land cared for by the National Trust. From here there’s easy access to the cliff and coastal path leading around to Vault Beach and on to Porthluney or Caerhays Beach. In the spring the gardens and home at Caerhays Castle are open to visitors.
The gateway to the Roseland Peninsula, Tregony, is a short distance inland but, for many coast path walkers, it’s Gorran Haven that signals the start of the Roseland as they enjoy the creeks, coves and beaches on their way down to St Mawes.
The Roseland Peninsula is a an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where there are many secret creeks, superb coastal and country walks, pretty fishing and rural villages, plus a huge variety of sailing and other marine activities. Here you can walk the cliffs or riverbanks, swim off the beaches, browse the shops, sail, windsurf, water-ski, dive. snorkel, fish and birdwatch. During the summer months there are carnivals and fetes, regattas and gig racing, not to mention the Heavy Horse Show and all the wonderful gardens that are open to the public.
Visiting by road is time consuming so the best way is by ferry. The King Harry Car Ferry runs between Philleigh and Feock. There is the St. Mawes passenger ferry from St. Mawes to Anthony in Roseland, and a regular passenger ferry service operates from St. Mawes to Falmouth’s Prince of Wales Pier offering views of Pendennis and St. Mawes Castles, Black Rock and St. Anthony Lighthouse.
Beaches on the Roseland Peninsula include Porthbeor Beach accessed via a coast path from the road a mile south west of Bohortha. Towan Beach offers a wide expense of sand at low tide and can be reached from the National Trust Car Park at Porth Farm. Porthcurnick Beach is a short walk northwards from the village of Portscatho, there is a car park to the north of the village and a path to the beach with wonderful views across to Nare Head. Carne and Pendower is a stretch of silver grey sand reached from either Veryan, or off the A3048 St Mawes Road.
Pendower beach is backed by Marram grass and covered dunes, a small stream adds to the idyllic unspoilt feel of this stretch of the Roseland coast.
Villages on the Roseland Peninsula include Tregony is known as the gateway to the Roseland Peninsula, as you climb up Tregony Hill you pass the site of a Roman Castle known as Treg-ney. Portscatho lies in a sheltered cove in the corner of Gerrans Bay and is still an active fishing village. Safe swimming and extensive sandy beaches is popular with families.
Gerrans village lies at the top of the hill above Portscatho and the medieval spire has acted as a landmark to generations of local sailors. The villages boast several shops - some of which offer locally caught fish and locally grown garden produce as well as a locally produced crafts. The surrounding countryside offers interesting walks with an abundance of wild flowers. Philleigh has the tower of an ancient church.
Ruan Lanihorne has a village church, dedicated to St. Rumonus in 1321, built in gothic in style. The creek at Ruan Lanihorne provides a haven for waders and waterfowl. The gentle hills and leafy lanes are a joy for walking enthusiasts and explorers.
Veryan is popular with holiday makers who come to see the five unique thatched Round Houses that mark the entrances to the village. There is a sports pavilion, an indoor bowling green and the New Inn, a traditional 16th Century Cornish Inn, providing a warm welcome with fine Cornish food and ales. This village is close to a number of high quality beaches, including the beaches of East & West Portholland Beaches, Carne Beach, Pendower Beach and of course St Mawes. It is a great location for a holiday in Cornwall.
Portloe is the living reality of a Cornish fishing village. The boats unload lobster, crab and other fish. Pretty cottages cluster around the harbour and stretch up the valley on both sides. St. Just In Roseland is famous for its picturesque church set in magnificent gardens complete with semitropical shrubs and trees. The church perches on the edge of a tidal creek, with numerous paths leading onto the coastal footpath which continues around the headland to St. Mawes. This is a delightful walk of approximately two miles. There is a small car park and limited parking along the side of the road by the church gate.
St Mawes is the principal village of the Roseland Peninsula. Nestling in the shelter of St Mawes Castle this village enjoys a mild climate throughout the year and is an absolute must for anyone visiting Cornwall. This is the focal point for visiting Falmouth by ferry, and is a base for the whole of the Roseland. With selection of galleries & shops, waterfront eateries, and many places to visit this is an idyllic spot. Places to visit are St. Mawes Castle offering some of the finest views of Falmouth, St. Just-in-Roseland Church set on the waters edge amongst sub-tropical trees and shrubs. St. Anthony Lighthouse guarding the entrance to the Carrick Roads, and St. Anthony Battery once used for Army training and gun batteries. The headland is owned by the National Trust where there is an interpretative panel situated by the toilets.
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