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SIX CORNISH COAST ALTERNATIVES
It’s hard not to be drawn in by Cornwall’s charm, but there are plenty of unforgettable coastal escapes to try elsewhere in the UK. Words: Connor McGovern
Cream teas, whitewashed fishing villages, surfoards, sandcastles, a generous slice of Celtic culture… you’d be churlish to deny Cornwall’s unique appeal. Aſter all, our southwesternmost county has a special place in many people’s hearts, its awe-inspiring landscapes forever entwined with memories of summer escapes. It’s a long drive for most visitors who flock here in the summer, but the rewards are famously great: that dazzling, turquoise coast; hikes in the grassy, village- dotted interior; and some of the finest seafood the nation has to offer. People decamped to Cornwall in their
droves between lockdowns and its popularity sees no sign of waning. So, those aſter a bracing dose of the British coast might want to try somewhere different. This is a nation shaped by the sea, aſter all, and there’s no shortage of windswept, culture-soaked coastlines to enjoy. Stray from the South West and you’ll discover picture-perfect villages, blissful beaches, historic sites and brooding landscapes across the country that give Cornwall a run for its money.
Llŷn Peninsula Clawing into the Irish Sea, this is deepest Wales. A highlight is Braich-y-Pwll, where the land meets the sea with dramatic beauty. It’s the spot where medieval pilgrims once set off to holy Bardsey Island — hop on a seasonal ferry to enjoy the isle’s solitude yourself.
County Antrim The Northern Irish county has become a byword for the raw, windswept drama of Northern Ireland. Thrill-seekers should head to The Gobbins, an exhilarating cliff path, reopened in 2015 aſter a 60-year closure, that snakes through tunnels and over bridges.
Northumberland Coast Off the beautiful coast of England’s northernmost county lies Holy Island (also known as Lindisfarne), a tidal isle and Ramsar wetland site dominated by its ruined priory. The entire shoreline is dotted with similarly historic sites, with Bamburgh Castle perhaps the most spectacular of them all. READ THE FULL STORY ONLINE NOW
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