Cornwall - a county of curiosities and quirky oddities! A compilation of some of our favourites!

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Cornwall - a county of curiosities and quirky oddities! A compilation of some of our favourites!

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Have you heard of a tight squeeze in Port Isaac? A Huer's hut in Newquay? Or Queen Adelaide's grotto near Cawsand?
Join us on a whistlestop tour of Cornwall including Carn Brea Monument near Redruth, the longest grave in Veryan, and even an obelisk erected for a pet pig called Cupid. We have made so many wonderful discoveries over the past few years while filming for our channel, and here are some of our favourites, brought together for you in one neat video.
Putting this video together was so much fun! We have visited so many curious and quirky places in Cornwall, and this video made me want to jump in our car and visit them all over again.
Enjoy!
Included in this video:
Rinsey Head Mine Engine Houses
Squeezy Belly Alley, Port Isaac
The Egyptian House, Penzance
Mural, Zennor
Carn Brea, near Redruth
Roundhouses and the longest grave, Veryan
4 Follies at Mount Edgcumbe Estate
Lease stone at Lostwithiel
Huer's Hut, Newquay
Tivoli abandoned Theme Park, Lerryn
Queen Adelaide's Grotto, Cawsand
Nelson the Seal, a sculpture at Looe
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The standard description bit…
We are Sarah and Andrew and we film our walks around Cornwall and publish on KZfaq, usually weekly. Sometimes we stay in accommodation in Cornwall and upload our vlog. Sarah is fascinated by sea glass and likes to collect it so there may be the occasional sea glass video too. The channel is a hobby and we both have normal day jobs!
Frequently asked questions:
How can we meet up with you?
We are often approached by our viewers to meet up and we would love to meet everyone. For more details, visit our website: www.cornishwal...
What camera do we use?
Since December 2018 we have used: Canon Powershot G7x MkII
How do I find the books you use?
Some are still in print but most are secondhand and we pick them up in charity shops. Please refer to the video for the book titles. Sorry but we can’t put a link in every description.
Best time of year to visit Cornwall?
We love May, June for flora and fauna, July and September for spectacular scenery.
What is your dog’s name?
Sorry but we do not release the name of our dog, perhaps you can make up your own name for him.
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@robertwillis9988 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the scenery,and as always,andrew's corny jokes

@rafd3593 Жыл бұрын

As ever, super instructive. Thank you.

@jacquelinearcher1158 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s time you published a books of walks in Cornwall ? These days you can DIY publishing. Great video…

@9dudley 2 жыл бұрын

That was super fun and interesting. Great job.

@helenbosworth627 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful thank you sharing video the miners

@marieryan2541 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah and Andrew. Really loved your complication of Cornwall videos today. Sorry I am a week late watching it. I started last week but a 1/4 way through I felt sick and I haven't been feeling well since but yesterday was the first time I felt like my old self thank goodness.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are feeling better, Sarah :)

@helenbosworth627 2 жыл бұрын

Nelson the seal my favourite Sarah and Andrew xx

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Love Nelson the seal too! Sarah :)

@jakeg1421 2 жыл бұрын

Truely love watching all of your walks, but especially the East Cornwall ones, Penlea Point, lots of fond memories doing that walk with kids, dogs and friends on a Sundays, in all weather! I miss Spring time walking the lanes, with all the wild flowers! Many, many thanks for keeping us connected to Cornwall! 🙏🌼 🐣😎🇳🇿

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah :)

@paulshilton5370 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching the highlights again. Love to you both.❤️

@thepackerssmacker8188 2 жыл бұрын

Cornwall is such a beautiful place, especially along the coast I hope to visit one day. I am from America, but my family is from Penzance

@paulmagus2133 2 ай бұрын

my favourites were you two 😁

@davidclinch1358 4 ай бұрын

That was great ! Really enjoyed watching that, some of those places for the first time. Years ago when we were in England walking the Coast Path we can't believe we walked past Queen Adelaide's Grotto without knowing it was there. Now we're going to have to go back and walk that section again. Fortunately we will be in Cornwall this June (2024).

@brianspicer8829 2 жыл бұрын

It has to be the engine houses, all ways love to see them and explore if we can, one of our fave places to stay was Cawsand, a lovely B&B in a bakery . then go and explore the chapel at sunset, gorgeous , great vid as always,,,,,Brian&Jane

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

We love our engine houses, almost take them for granted though!! Sarah :)

@cebusapella9125 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah and Andrew, great collection of weird and wonderful things in Cornwall. Saw Nelson a few times when he was alive. For a while he had a female companion, christened, inevitably, Lucille. Have you ever been inside the castle at Carn Brea? I sneaked in once in the '70s when it was being refurbished. The granite boulders are even more impressive when you see them bulging into the rooms. Went inside again 20-odd years ago when it was an Arabic restaurant. We knocked on the door to ask if it was open, 3 very hungry people.; it wasn't but the guy,who was Lebanese I think, let us in anyway and supplied us with hummus and pitta bread, then as we sat there enjoying that, kept bringing us samples of the various delicious dishes he was cooking that night. We ended up quite full! Will never forget his kindness. Many thanks for the video.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

How wonderful! Yes, we have been inside and it is a curious building! Sarah :)

@great-stuff-6688 2 жыл бұрын

Nice sharing

@colinbaker3415 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to visit these places again. I had forgotten how stunning the view from Carn Brea is . Sarah's reaction to finding something unexpected is always a joy. Nice to see you out again for the intro after your recent illness.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sarah :)

@robertdowdall1068 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@WaggiesTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel…….. amazing

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Sarah :)

@bookprincess612 2 жыл бұрын

Thought I followed ALL your walks.But today it seems I had missed a few 😳. Double joy ! The ruine at 25:50 plays a main role in a Rosamunde Pilcher episode just shown here on TV.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

We occasionally see filming signs and think it must be Rosalind Pilcher! Sarah :)

@lydiaart 2 жыл бұрын

It's fun to go on your adventures with you through the Cornish landscape. I learned how to pronounce Redruth correctly. I realize I'm putting the accent on the wrong part of these Cornish words. The stone plaque with the writing on the building about the 3000 year old lease in Losthwithal was fascinating to see. I didn't realize that words using N next to D or T next to H like in the word "the" were combined in the 1600s to make one letter. I love learning about the history and beautiful places all over Cornwall where my Dad's ancestors used to live before immigrating to the USA to work in the mines of upper Michigan and Montana. I can hardly wait to get back to Cornwall someday soon. Love your videos.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Hi again, i am catching up with comments! And you are quite correct - we place the emphasis on the second syllable generally! I hope you get back here one day, Sarah :)

@lydiaart 2 жыл бұрын

@@CornishWalkingTrails I bet we butchered your language all through Cornwall on that trip.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

@@lydiaart LOL! I bet we do it every week!! Sarah :D

@lindacourtemanche5550 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memories of your interesting walks. I just realized how close the mining buildings are to the cliffs. Freezing cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Brave people who worked the mines. Thanks again for this fun video.💕

@robertwillis9988 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful walks as always,and so informative. Thank you both so much😍😍

@kernow..exp. 2 жыл бұрын

That little chapel down near zennor I will go and have a look at that 1 folks

@AnnieWarbux Жыл бұрын

I L♡VE how you mixed this segment together! Sorry, I've been away. Chicago/Lake Michigan is about to endure a very grumpy weather pattern. Much like ♧Old Cornwall!! Gails of Novemher will come early! That Bob Barker derpy soundbite cracked me up! 😆

@dottydot8058 Жыл бұрын

Grotto really awesome

@bernicebest 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing footage, how the Cornish miners got down to those mines has always amazed me, some of this footage reminds me of days visiting Cornwall, and of-cause there was ‘Poldark’ yesterday I watched a documentary on ‘The Red River’ are you familiar with that I was wondering! Oh! My first laugh 😂 of the day, Andrew’s ‘denial’ very good 👍 I think Digger Dog 🐕 enjoyed your voyage of discoveries he always seems very interested, I wonder what he would think of the Dog Rock Pile (not a lot!) thank you Sarah & Andrew for a very interesting video, 👏🤗

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! We both remember the Red River that flowed out at Gwithian beach. Seemed completely normal to us at the time although my Mum would never let our dog swim in it or drink from it, Sarah :)

@sallydingle321 2 жыл бұрын

All my favourites rolled into one 👌...fab..thanks Sarah and Andrew 🙏💝😁

@sallydingle321 2 жыл бұрын

Ps..my favourite has to be that drawing on the wall at zennor...such an amazing find 👍💞

@deanmc178 2 жыл бұрын

i stay near praa sands and ive sen the mines you mention in the video

@judybee 2 жыл бұрын

I remembered all of these clips! Have been watching you two for a long time now! Nostalgic look at some of your adventures. Mine engines are always a special watch. And the number of Holy Wells in Cornwall would probably take up quite a few hours or so of footage if you ever did a compilation vid of those! Plus of course the standing stones etc. etc. The Land of Magic and Mystery. Always a treat on a Friday. x J x

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

So many more videos to make on all those wonderful subjects! Sarah :)

@TravellingTorunn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these lovely clips 🤩 I remember most of them, but is is fantastic to get them in a row like this. And I loved to see the Carn Brea castle and monument. It is amazing how they have built the castle together with the rocks.☺

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

A truly fascinating castle! The rocks dominate the inside too! Sarah :)

@TravellingTorunn 2 жыл бұрын

@@CornishWalkingTrails I hope I'll get a chance to take a look one day 😊

@esthermorrissey1454 2 жыл бұрын

What a good evening’s entertainment - We both really enjoyed this magical trip around Cornwall - wonderfully put together with a great deal of thought. You asked for our favourite - The the one item that comes to mind is the 100’ grave and the story that went with it. It was almost as long as ‘Putin’s’ table ha ha!! -

@amazinggrace4036 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah and Andrew…lovely compilation…the castle on the rock 🙈 amazing! The fountain…details unique…it looks huge! The views from those hills…spectacular! And the graffiti on the rocks…love your comment that people would take the time to “carve their love on a rock!!” Agree, Romantic!! So cool! And to color amazing drawings, oh my my!!! Amazing!!! But Thanks again for giving us a second look at your fun videos🌹 greetings….all the best Ana 🌹🎈

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sarah :)

@lindajackson5480 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this compilation. Loved the grotto, I thought it would have been much older.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

The grotto definitely is rugged in its construction but I remember it was a fantastic shelter! Sarah :)

@marlinphotography5514 2 жыл бұрын

Love your coastline of history! Amazing to understand how their day went to and from work.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sarah :)

@SpanishEclectic 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, these are great to see again! The mine engine houses have such mystique, no wonder author Winston Graham included mining as a core theme in his Poldark novels. That smell-old, damp stone-I know it well. I have a strong memory of the dungeon (with graffiti from the 1500s) at Warwick Castle. I loved the Egyptian House. It's easy to forget that the classic white monuments of Egypt and Ancient Greece/Rome were once painted. The style was revived in the 1920s; there are several Egyptian themed theaters (cinemas!) here in San Diego, as well as the famous one in Los Angeles. I think Queen Adelaide's Grotto gets my vote for most exciting sea views. How intrepid you are, at the shore in a hail storm! Cheers!

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed our compilation! Sarah :)

@nicholaswiltshire6356 2 жыл бұрын

As children my parents used to take us camping every year to what was then Pengersick Caravan and Camping site. Did the Rinsey Head walk many times. Yet another great video guys. From Nick no longer on the bridge.

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! A man who has lost his bridge! Sarah :)

@nicholaswiltshire6356 2 жыл бұрын

@@CornishWalkingTrails Sadly yes, I no longer work on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

@lynjago6022 2 жыл бұрын

As a resident very close to the Carn Brea Castle, I always wonder if people might be underwhelmed.

@thesolitarycyclist9005 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyable video guys but where was Roche Rock? You've got to go there! Best John

@mfreeman6317 2 жыл бұрын

Me like

@brianreed7422 2 жыл бұрын

You just boogie woogie…..

@robertwillis9988 2 жыл бұрын

Have you filmed a charlestown walk through video??

@deanmc178 2 жыл бұрын

have you ever been down into poldark mine ??

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Not since I took the children when they were young! Sarah :)

@aLaMode298 2 жыл бұрын

The Harry Potter anecdote was pretty bizarre.

@peterdovey5182 2 жыл бұрын

Where on earth is " Hamburger Hill " ?

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 жыл бұрын

The long hill near Fraddon, where MacD moved in very quickly after it was finished! Sarah :)

@peterdovey5182 2 жыл бұрын

@@CornishWalkingTrails Oh that hill ! such a dangerous place when coming down it and traffic sweeping out from the left, gives me the collywobbles every time i come down it. Many thanks for the info.