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AAfter three months of traffic jams, sky-high prices and crowded beaches, the summer season is over for another year and a half. cornwall It has returned to normal again. Vacationing families have filled their terraces, and autumn is the time for locals to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy their county to the fullest.
However, the cooler months see a second, smaller wave of tourists moving to the southwest. People who haven’t had kids, by and large, have discovered something that people who live here already knew: autumn really is the best time to experience Cornwall.
There are many reasons for this happening, but the first and most important thing is that the overflow crowd has almost ended. It is now possible to visit honeypot coastal towns such as St Ives, Fowey and Port Isaac without waiting two hours for a parking space; Shops and cafes have not yet closed for the off-season, and while there is still a lively bustle on their high streets and harbor fronts, they are practically quieter than mid-August. It is also cheaper to holiday at this time of year, as hotels, B&Bs and holiday parks compete to reduce rates following a sharp drop in demand for accommodation.
Then there are the beaches. A few months ago, overcrowded favorite spots like Porthcurno and Kinans Cove had barely a few square feet of sand to fill all the blankets, beach tents and sun loungers put together. Now they seem blissfully deserted, and finding a quiet corner for yourself is not very difficult.
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There is a good possibility that the weather will also be fine. We may have climate change to thank, but the summer heat seems to last a little longer each year, and it’s not unusual to have nice weather at the beach in the final months of the year. Meanwhile, the sea is still warm after months of (mostly) high temperatures. That said, RNLI lifeguards have stopped patrolling many Cornish beaches due to the end of the summer season, so it’s important to exercise a little extra caution if you’re entering the water.
It’s also worth pointing out that, although the sea may be calm, it is not necessarily calm. Autumn brings a lively sea to Cornwall’s north coast: perhaps not the best conditions for swimmers, but perfect for surfers. This is usually the best time of year to grab your board, paddle out and catch some waves, with strong, consistent waves at popular spots like Sennen Cove and Newquay’s Fistral Beach. Additionally, Cornwall’s ubiquitous surf schools are generally open most of the year, making the sea more accessible to those who are new to the sport, and perhaps a little wary of larger, more powerful waves.
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For those wanting a more tranquil experience, this is probably the best time of year to walk the South West Coast Path. This is a challenging route at the best of times, often with very steep climbs and descents on rocky ground, and it becomes doubly difficult when the summer sun is shining down on you. As the air cools, especially in October and November, it becomes much easier to sail (provided there are no storms coming in from the Atlantic). It’s even more dramatic when you look out to sea, with powerful waves crashing against the base of the cliffs you’re standing on. Some particularly good places for this are: Trevose Head near Padstow, Botallack Mine near Sennen, and the whole western part of the Lizard.
This is a great time of year to get away from the coast and explore some of Cornwall’s hinterland
Alternatively, it’s a great time of year to get away from the coast and explore some of Cornwall’s hinterland. The wooded foothills around Bodmin Moor are particularly beautiful as the leaves turn red and gold: a good way to see them is to follow the Camel Trail, which starts at Padstow and goes 18 miles to Wenfordbridge. It’s worth climbing the moorland to climb the rugged heights of Rough Tor and Brown Willy (Cornwall’s highest and most amusingly named hill). However the weather here is unpredictable, and often wet, so be prepared.
If this all sounds a bit overwhelming, the Cornish cultural calendar is packed with things to do between now and the end of the year. open air Minack TheaterCarved into the rock above Porthcurno, it has a full roster of performances and screenings running until December. eden project It has a full program leading up to Christmas, including art exhibitions, concerts, and the always popular ice rink is open until February.
So if you really want to have the UK’s most oversubscribed holiday county to yourself, forget the summer, embrace the cooler months, and join the locals to finally enjoy this delightful part of South West England.
travel essentials
getting there
great western railway London runs direct services from Paddington to Penzance, calling at several stations via Cornwall. For most towns on the coast, change to one of the local branch lines at Liskeard, Par, Truro or St Erth.
stay there
Watergate Bay is a luxurious hotel overlooking the beach of the same name just outside Newquay. It is well located for those who want to go walking, swimming and surfing, and it also has a swimming pool and spa for those who want to relax.
A good option on the south coast is the Hotel Meudon, which is well situated for Falmouth and The Lizard.
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