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- The Minack Theatre — A hand-carved, open-air theatre perched on granite cliffs above Porthcurno, where you can watch plays or just wander the terraces for unbeatable Atlantic views. It’s one-of-a-kind: art, sea spray and precarious stone steps all mixed together — you won’t find anything like it outside Cornwall.
- St Michael’s Mount — A tidal island with a medieval church, castle and subtropical gardens just off Marazion; cross the causeway at low tide or take the little boat at high water. The mix of island-life, ancient walls and sweeping bay makes it feel timeless and distinctly Cornish.
- Kynance Cove (Lizard Peninsula) — Turquoise water, white sand and those serpentine green rock formations that look like they belong in the Mediterranean, not Britain. It’s dramatic, photogenic and a
- The Minack Theatre — A hand-carved, open-air theatre perched on granite cliffs above Porthcurno, where you can watch plays or just wander the terraces for unbeatable Atlantic views. It’s one-of-a-kind: art, sea spray and precarious stone steps all mixed together — you won’t find anything like it outside Cornwall.
- St Michael’s Mount — A tidal island with a medieval church, castle and subtropical gardens just off Marazion; cross the causeway at low tide or take the little boat at high water. The mix of island-life, ancient walls and sweeping bay makes it feel timeless and distinctly Cornish.
- Kynance Cove (Lizard Peninsula) — Turquoise water, white sand and those serpentine green rock formations that look like they belong in the Mediterranean, not Britain. It’s dramatic, photogenic and a brilliant example of Cornwall’s unique geology and coastal light.
- Wheal Coates & St Agnes Heritage Coast — Atmospheric cliff-top engine houses and mining ruins tumbling toward the sea; the visual of rust-red roofs against blue Atlantic is pure Cornwall. It’s where industrial history meets wild coastline — great for sunset walks and a reminder of the county’s mining backbone.
- Tintagel Castle — Jagged headland ruins with real archaeology and a powerful sense of place; yes, there’s Arthurian legend, but the cliffs, caves and the dramatic new bridge make the history feel visceral. The coastline here is rugged in a way you can’t fake anywhere else.
- Bodmin Moor (Cheesewring & Brown Willy) — Bleak, granite-tors, ancient stone formations and wide, empty horizons that feel older than most maps. It’s proper moorland: great for hiking, stargazing and finding those old ritual stones and abandoned farmsteads.
- The Loe (Loe Bar & Pool) — Cornwall’s largest natural freshwater lake cut off from the sea by a dramatic shingle bar; it’s unexpectedly quiet and beautiful, with interesting wildlife and a strange, shifting shoreline. Locals love it for low-key walks and wild, reflective light that photographers chase.
- St Nectan’s Glen — Hidden, mossy valley with a lovely waterfall and a small chapel-like atmosphere; a proper local secret close to Tintagel where people leave wishes and bits of ribbon. It’s one of my personal favourites — peaceful, green and oddly magical on a misty morning.
- Botallack Mine & Cape Cornwall — Remote, dramatic mining ruins clinging to the cliffs around St Just and the flat-topped, ancient-looking Cape Cornwall headland. Less crowded than some other mining spots, it’s hauntingly beautiful and gives a real sense of Cornwall’s industrial past.
- Godrevy Point & Godrevy Lighthouse — A quieter stretch of St Ives Bay with a striking lighthouse offshore, big sand dunes and good chances to see seals and seabirds. It’s classic Cornish coastal walking without the crowds — easy to fall in love with the way the light hits the rocks here.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.