A Winter Adventure in Falmouth, UK

Cornwall is famous for its outstanding natural beauty, offering a patchwork landscape of rugged cliffsides, undulating hills, vast beaches and rolling waves scattered with surfers, not to mention a rich ecosystem. The county is bathed by the Gulf Stream and, as a result of the region’s mild maritime weather, home to a range of tropical plants such as palm trees. Located on the south (and more sheltered) coast of Cornwall, Falmouth is a bustling port town with a booming arts community. Our editors have selected some of their favourite activities for you to enjoy.

Explore the Cornish coastline

We suggest embarking on a brisk walk along the coast from Pendennis Point, where you will find the ancient Pendennis Castle, to Gyllynvase Beach, Swanpool and Maenporth. Walk a little further and you will reach Helford Passage, a rural area divided by the Helford River. This picturesque spot is ideal for a picnic or pub lunch, before making the long trek back to Falmouth town. Trebah Gardens is also located nearby, where you can wander through towering greenery and manicured flowerbeds. Be aware that the longer walk from Pendennis Point to Helford Passage can take around three hours, with some steep hillsides and uneven terrain.

MORNING VIEW FROM SWANPOOL

Enjoy a winter warmer in a historic pub

There are plenty of great pubs across Falmouth that serve delicious ale with a side of traditional Cornish folk music. Our favourites include Quayside Inn, Chain Locker and Beerwolf Books, where you can enjoy a spot of literature with your pint.

Sample freshly baked pastries and retail treasures

Taste the Cornish heritage with a bite of a wholesome pasty. Falmouth’s high street offers a whole host of local cafes and eateries where you can grab one of these baked goods, with fillings ranging from cheese and onion to chicken, leek and ham. Once finished, we suggest exploring the numerous shops, studios and galleries that also line the high street.

TRADITIONAL PASTIES FROM CORNWALL

Hop on a ferry to St Mawes and back

On Falmouth’s harbourfront you’ll find the National Maritime Museum as well as several ferries waiting to ship you off to nearby locations. St Mawes is a charming village just across the estuary bay from Falmouth. Enjoy a cream tea on the waterfront or take the opportunity to embark on another exploration of the surrounding landscape.