r/Cornwall

Hello Cornish community,

I just wanted to put a message out there to raise awareness and ask people to please drive safely tonight and over the coming days being conscious of the amount of gulls currently gorging themselves on the flying ants that are abound this evening. They gorge themselves until they’re almost drunk on the ants’ formic acid and don’t have as good road awareness as usual.

Most of these gulls will have babies who will starve if their parents don’t make it back, having already been hit hard by the heatwave that has decimated successful chick numbers this year, so please look out for them!

I know a lot of people find them annoying but they are part of our wildlife trying to survive with overfished seas and their natural habitats being replaced with buildings. They are officially a red list endangered species, with intentional harm coming with a fine.

Please be kind and have awareness for these sentient, ancient creatures. ✨

Heyyy all, I posted in this sub not long ago about planning a proposal. Everyone was super helpful and pointed out that a sun set proposal would be better around the west coast! So I am now thinking of spending half the time camping and the other half more of a luxurious get away.

Does anyone have any hotel/ air bnb recommendations. Would love a sea view, something a little more fancy or potentially something like a cottage with a fire type of thing.

Thank you everyone for being so helpful!

Hi All

A bit of a long shot, my wife and I stayed at a Farmhouse B&B just outside of Wadebridge many years ago, and we'd like to revisit but cannot remember the name to save our lives. I've scoured Google Maps for weeks looking for this place.

From recollection access was from a main road after which we drove for a couple of miles up a narrow track road where upon there was a camping and caravanning pitch before you go to the farm house which had about 3 rooms, outside the building it sloped down to the right to a duck pond.

It could be that the farm no longer uses the field for campers of the farmhouse as a B&B or I'm looking on completely the wrong side of Town, I just remember the big Tesco being on the same main road and not far away.

Any assistance would be great as we'd love to revisit

Thanks

I am going to hayle and i have camera that uses film but im out of film does somebody know where to buy one

Just wondering if anyone is planning on going to the British national championships in Newquay, Cornwall next weekend? It just coincides with my holiday down there....bonus haha

Hi guys. I am currently on holiday in Cornwall with my family. We are from Glasgow. I’ve been to Cornwall loads of times as a kid but this time, as an adult with more time to look around, I’ve noticed that there is definitely a vibe in Cornwall that is distinct to the rest of England. Difficult to put my finger on it. It just feels a wee bit more Celtic, like Scotland and Ireland. I know there is celtic heritage but have been surprised by how much of a connection I feel.

Anyway, I love your beautiful part of these isles. Thank you for being so welcoming. We are off to the last day of the Mevagissey festival.

I've noticed that some cars are difficult to switch into reverse. For e.g. the Renault 5 EV.

Furthermore some vehicles have good visibility or cameras and working sensors, and others simply don't. Some are just huge like those Jaecoos.

Now I wonder which cars are actually "good at reversing up Cornish roads".

Not many I'd bet!!

Hi Everyone,

I (27M) have been living in Devon for just over a year working as a doctor. I’ve spent as much of my free time as possible in Cornwall, quite frankly I’ve fallen in love with it (yes, even in winter!). This time next year, it’s likely I’ll move onto my next stage of training - and I am heavily considering applying to do so in Cornwall (along with my partner I live with).

So I pose this question to all residents of Cornwall - Do you think it’s worth the move? I have a good life in Devon, but I can’t escape the feeling of wanting to get closer to the ocean and more rural/rugged into terms of living. Please do share with me the good, the bad and the ugly. I understand many locals have a gripe with others moving in (although from what I gather this is mostly the Londoners buying second properties). I would be working there full time in the hospital - for a minimum of 3 years.

In particular I would like to hear about the following:
- Community
- Infrastructure
- Tourism
- Housing
- Feeling “isolated” given its geographic location.

I appreciate all input. TIA :)

I’m looking for a campsite to visit next year, and I’d love to woodland pitch. Not looking to glamp or stay in a pre set up yurt. Have all the gear and want somewhere within the trees, on a nice campsite for my family.

Any recommendations?

Hi everyone!

I am planning to propose to my partner in August/September and was thinking of coming down to lizard (from Bristol) to pop the question.

Does anyone have any recommendations of romantic spots/ locations or activities?? We have never been before!

I’m thinking activities like:
- hot air balloon
- horse riding
- paddle boarding
- restaurants?

She is very much a nature person and I have heard of a nice campsite which I am looking into. She LOVES beaches and animals.

Ultimately I want to propose at sunset on the beach and was thinking of sending her to a hair dresser appointment to pamper her while I can set up a picnic etc. So any good hairdressers/ spa treatments near by would also be great!

If you were to be proposed to in Cornwall - what’s is your dream proposals?