Rising Ground: A Search for the Spirit of Place by Philip Marsden

A great book on Cornwall for those looking for some related reading.  Available in hard copy, or for the Kindle.  Why do we react so strongly to certain places? Why do layers of mythology build up around particular features in the landscape? When Philip Marsden moved to a remote creekside farmhouse in Cornwall, the intensity of his response took him aback. It led him to begin exploring these questions, prompting a journey westwards to Land's End through one of the most fascinating regions of Europe. From the Neolithic ritual landscape of Bodmin Moor to the Arthurian traditions of Tintagel, from the mysterious china-clay country to the granite tors and tombs of the far south-west, Marsden assembles a chronology of our shifting attitudes to place. In archives, he uncovers the life and work of other 'topophiles' before him - medieval chroniclers and Tudor topographers, eighteenth-century antiquarians, post-industrial poets and abstract painters. Drawing also on his own travels overseas, Marsden reveals that the shape of the land lies not just at the heart of our history but of man's perennial struggle to belong on this earth: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rising-Ground-Search-Spirit-Place/dp/1847086284/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1420017877&sr=1-1&keywords=rising+ground+philip+marsden

Fuel Cafe Lounge Bar - Falmouth

A great place for hearty breakfasts, or lunchtime for sandwiches, salads, soups and traditional favourites.  Also opens in the early evening on selected nights.  Supporter of locally sourced produce.  Situated on the main street: http://www.fueleatdrink.co.uk

Elixir Soup & Juice - Falmouth

A great place for healthy juices, smoothies, wraps and sandwiches, on the main street: http://www.elixirsoupandjuice.co.uk

The Old Quay Inn - Devoran

A pleasant local pub in the village of Devoran (about 5 miles from Falmouth).  Good food and nice place for waterside walks: http://www.theoldquayinn.co.uk

Rail Ale Trail - Maritime Line

Rail Ale Trails offer ale and pub enthusiasts the opportunity to take a scenic tour of real ales in the West Country. Experience the beauty of Devon and Cornwall by train and savour the delights of traditional real ales and fine rural pubs along the way.  The Maritime Line runs from Falmouth to Truro and includes 13 pubs situated close to the train station: http://www.railaletrail.com/truromap.htm

World Bellyboard Championships - Chapel Porth Beach

A retro, fun day out on the north coast, in early September.  On top of the action in the sea, you can also find a Cake Off.  All profits go to the National Trust: http://www.bellyboarding.co.uk/index.htm

The Falmouth Packet Inn Pub - Rosudgeon Nr. Marazion

Don't be fooled by the name - its not in Falmouth and Rosudgeon is near Marazion, on the way down to Penzance.  This pub has been award the best Dining Pub in the South West for 2013 and 2014 (Taste of the West Awards, covering Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset).  With that accolade, worth jumping in the car for: http://www.falmouthpacketinn.co.uk/index.html

Provedore Tapas Bar and Cafe - Falmouth

Situated on the terraced streets above the town centre.  Lovely local cafe and informal tapas restaurant.  Daytime opening during the week and tapas in the early evening on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights: http://www.provedore.co.uk/www.provedore.co.uk/provedore.html

The Cornish Food Box Company

A great alternative to having a shop delivered from one of the big supermarkets.  Everything comes from Cornwall and they have won heaps of awards: http://thecornishfoodboxcompany.co.uk

Secret Garden Cafe - Truro

A great cafe with an extensive Vegetarian and Vegan Menu (they also serve health non Vege dishes).  Wonderful cakes as well.  Also dog friendly: http://www.secretgardencafe.co.uk